Better Kicker for the Russian
Nivel 9
: 1,200/2,400, 0 ante
Vladimir Shchemelev raised on the button and Kenny Hsiung re-raised from the small blind. Shchemelev made it four bets and his opponent called as they saw a 
flop. Hsiung check-called Shchemelev’s bet and the action was the same when the 
hit the turn. Both players checked on the 
river and Hsiung turned over 
. Shchemelev showed 
which had his opponent outkicked as he scooped the pot.