Daniil Shalaev Crosses Half a Million

Photo: Daniil Shalaev

Daniil Shalaev opens to 10,000 under the gun and gets jammed on by Ali Okhovat in middle position for 65,000. Shalaev calls to try to score the knockout.

Ali Okhovat:
Daniil Shalaev:

Shalaev is dominated, but the flop pairs his jack. The turn adds a flush draw to Shalaev’s hand, and while the river gives Okhovat a Broadway straight, it also gives Shalaev the nut flush to eliminate Okhovat.

Daniil Shalaev – 530,000
Ali Okhovat – eliminated