2017 World Series of Poker

Event #2: $10,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em Championship
Day: 3
Event Info

2017 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a10
Prize
$273,964
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$958,800
Entries
102
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
30,000 / 60,000
Ante
10,000

Hands #226-235: Kurganov Wins a Bit

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Hand 226: Igor Kurganov opened the button for 100,000 and Ankush Mandavia called. Both checked the flop of {10-Clubs}{9-Hearts}{2-Diamonds} before Mandavia bet 125,000 on the {8-Diamonds} turn. Kurganov called in position and called Mandavia's big bet of 600,000 on the {J-Clubs} river as well. Mandavia tabled {Q-Diamonds}{9-Spades} for a straight and Kurganov mucked {7-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds}.

Hand 227: Mandavia opened the button for 100,000 and Kurganov called. Again, both checked the flop of {6-Diamonds}{9-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds} and the {8-Clubs} hit the turn. Kurganov check-called a bet of 100,000 before leading 125,000 on the {6-Spades} river. Mandavia called with {K-Spades}{6-Hearts} and had Kurganov crushed whose {3-Hearts}{3-Diamonds} ended up in the muck.

Hand 228: Kurganov opened for 100,000 and Mandavia folded.

Hand 229: Mandavia gave Kurganov a walk.

Hand 230: Kurganov opened the button for 100,000 and Mandavia called. The flop of {4-Clubs}{4-Hearts}{7-Spades} saw both players check and the {Q-Hearts} hit the turn. Mandavia check-called a bet of 75,000 and both checked again on the {Q-Clubs} river. Mandavia tabled {8-Clubs}{7-Diamonds} and Kurganov mucked.

Hand 231: Mandavia opened for 100,000 and Kurganov called. Kurganov check-called 100,000 on {8-Clubs}{7-Hearts}{Q-Hearts} before they both checked the {A-Hearts} on the turn. Kurganov bet 300,000 on the {9-Hearts} river and Mandavia folded.

Hand 232: Kurganov opened for 100,000 and Mandavia called. Mandavia checked on {6-Clubs}{2-Diamonds}{9-Diamonds} and called as Kurganov bet 150,000. Mandavia check-called another 375,000 on the {10-Diamonds} turn and the {J-Hearts} completed the board. Both checked and Mandavia showed {6-Diamonds}{7-Clubs}. That wasn't good enough as Kurganov tabled {J-Diamonds}{8-Hearts} for the rivered top pair.

Hand 233: Mandavia opened the button for 100,000 and Kurganov called. Two checks came on {Q-Clubs}{5-Diamonds}{8-Hearts} before Kurganov took down the pot with a bet of 150,000 on the {3-Diamonds} turn.

Hand 234: Kurganov opened for 100,000 and Mandavia called. Mandavia then check-folded to a bet of 155,000 on {3-Clubs}{5-Spades}{4-Diamonds}.

Hand 235: Mandavia opened for 100,000 and Kurganov folded.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Liv Boeree - Igor Kurganov
Liv Boeree - Igor Kurganov
3,630,000
1,080,000
1,080,000
Profile photo of Ankush Mandavia - Joe Kuether
Ankush Mandavia - Joe Kuether
1,470,000
-1,080,000
-1,080,000

Tags: Ankush MandaviaIgor KurganovJoe KuetherLiv Boeree

Hands #215-225: Back to Even

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Hand 215: Igor Kurganov got a walk.

Hand 216: Kurganov raised to 100,000 on the button and Ankush Mandavia called. The flop came {k-Spades}{j-Spades}{2-Diamonds} and both players checked to the turn, which was the {8-Hearts}, and then the river, which was the {6-Spades}. Mandavia tabled {7-Clubs}{2-Clubs} for a pair of deuces and Kurganov mucked.

Hand 217: Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {7-Hearts}{6-Hearts}{2-Hearts} and Kurganov checked. Mandavia bet 100,000 and Kurganov called. The turn was the {k-Diamonds} and Kurganov checked. Mandavia bet 150,000 and Kurganov check-raised to 550,000. Mandavia snap-folded.

Hand 218: Kurganov raised to 100,000 on the button and Mandavia called. The flop came {q-Diamonds}{10-Spades}{6-Hearts} and both players checked to the turn, which was the {6-Spades}. Both players checked to the river, which was the {8-Hearts}. Mandavia check-folded to a bet of 150,000 from Kurganov.

Hand 219: Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and Kurganov check-raised to 375,000. Mandavia folded.

Hand 220: Mandavia got a walk.

Hand 221: Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and Kurganov called.The flop came {9-Spades}{4-Spades}{4-Hearts} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 100,000 from Mandavia. The turn was the {j-Spades} and both players checked to the river, which was the {a-Spades}. Both players checked again and Kurganov tabled {9-Hearts}{5-Hearts} for the winner.

Hand 222: Kurganov raised to 100,000 and got no action.

Hand 223: Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {q-Clubs}{9-Clubs}{7-Hearts} and both players checked to the turn, which was the {a-Hearts}. Kurganov checked and Mandavia bet 125,000. Kurganov called. The river was the {7-Diamonds} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 325,000 from Mandavia. Mandavia tabled {a-Spades}{j-Hearts} but Kurganov had the winner with {8-Diamonds}{7-Clubs} for trip sevens.

Hand 224: Kurganov raised to 100,000 and got no action.

Hand 225: Kurganov got a walk.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Ankush Mandavia - Joe Kuether
Ankush Mandavia - Joe Kuether
2,550,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
Profile photo of Liv Boeree - Igor Kurganov
Liv Boeree - Igor Kurganov
2,550,000
-1,000,000
-1,000,000

Tags: Ankush MandaviaIgor Kurganov

Hands #208-214: Back and Forth

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Heads Up
Heads Up

Hand 208: Igor Kurganov got a walk.

Hand 209: Ankush Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {j-Spades}{8-Hearts}{6-Diamonds} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 100,000 from Mandavia. The turn was the {7-Spades} and both players checked to the river, which was the {q-Clubs}. Kurganov checked, Mandavia bet 200,000, and Kurganov folded.

Hand 210: Kurganov limped in and Mandavia raised to 150,000. Kurganov folded.

Hand 211: Mandavia raised to 100,000 and Kurganov called. The flop came {7-Diamonds}{3-Hearts}{3-Clubs} and Kurganov check-folded to a bet of 100,000 from Mandavia.

Hand 212: Kurganov raised to 100,000 and Mandavia called. The flop came {q-Diamonds}{10-Diamonds}{2-Spades} and both players checked to the turn, which was the {7-Diamonds}. Mandavia check-folded to a bet of 155,000 from Kurganov.

Hand 213: Mandavia raised to 100,000 and got no action.

Hand 214: Kurganov limped in and Mandavia checked his option. The flop came {9-Clubs}{4-Hearts}{2-Spades} and Mandavia check-folded to a bet of 50,000 from Kurganov.

Tags: Ankush MandaviaIgor Kurganov

Hands #202-207: Mandavia Takes the Lead but It Is Short Lived

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Hand 202: Igor Kurganov was on the button and limped in. Ankush Mandavia raised in the big blind to 175,000 and Kurganov called.

The flop was {k-Diamonds}{5-Spades}{2-Clubs} and Mandavia bet 150,000. Kurganov called.

The turn was the {a-Diamonds} and Mandavia reached for chips but, before he bet, Kurganov folded.

Mandavia has taken the chip lead with 2,750,000. Kurganov has 2,350,000.

Hand 203: Mandavia was on the button and raised to 100,000. Kurganov three-bet to 375,000 and Mandavia called.

The flop was {6-Clubs}{5-Spades}{8-Clubs} and both players checked. The turn was the {10-Clubs} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 375,000.

The river was the {2-Diamonds} and both players checked.

Kurganov showed the {k-Clubs}{9-Clubs} for a flush and took it down.

Hand 204: Kurganov was on the button and raised to 100,000. Mandavia called.

The flop was {10-Spades}{4-Diamonds}{3-Diamonds} and Mandavia checked. Kurganov bet 75,000 but folded after Mandavia check-raised to 200,000.

Hand 205: Mandavia was on the button and raised to 100,000. Kurganov called.

The flop was {k-Spades}{k-Diamonds}{q-Clubs} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 100,000 from Mandavia.

The turn was the {9-Hearts} and both players checked. The river was the {10-Hearts} and Kurganov bet 625,000. Mandavia folded, sending the pot to Kurganov.

Hand 206: Kurganov raised the button and got it through.

Hand 207: Mandavia was on the button and raised to 100,000. Kurganov called.

The flop was {6-Clubs}{6-Hearts}{9-Spades} and Kurganov checked. Mandavia bet 100,000 and Kurganov check-raised to 300,000. Mandavia called.

The turn was the {3-Diamonds} and both players checked. The river was the {j-Spades} and Kurganov check-folded to Mandavia's bet of 150,000

Tags: Ankush MandaviaIgor Kurganov

Hands #190-201: Mandavia Gets Even in Chips

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Ankush Mandavia
Ankush Mandavia

Hand 190: Igor Kurganov limped on the button and Ankush Mandavia checked in the big blind.

The flop was {a-Clubs}{9-Diamonds}{5-Diamonds} and both players checked. The turn was the {j-Diamonds} and they checked again. The river was the {j-Clubs} and mandavia check-folded after Kurganov bet 75,000.

Hand 191: Kurganov got a walk.

Hand 192: Kurganov raised to 100,000 on the button and Mandavia called in the big blind.

The flop was {4-Clubs}{4-Spades}{j-Spades} and action was checked. The turn was the {j-Hearts} and they checked again. The river was the {3-Clubs} and, again, both players checked. Kurganov showed {k-Spades}{2-Hearts} and took down the pot.

Hand 193: Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and Kurganov defended his big blind.

The flop was {7-Diamonds}{j-Hearts}{8-Diamonds} and both players checked to the turn which was the {5-Hearts}.

Kurganov bet 210,000 and Mandavia folded.

Hand 194: Kurganov was on the button and raised to 100,000. Mandavia called.

The flop was {5-Clubs}{k-Hearts}{3-Clubs} and both players checked. The turn was the {10-Clubs} and Mandavia bet 100,000. Kurganov called.

The river was the {7-Hearts} and Mandavia bet 200,000 and got a fold out of Kurganov.

Hand 195: Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and took it down.

Hand 196: Kurganov limped in on the button and Mandavia checked in the big blind.

The flop was {k-Hearts}{q-Diamonds}{8-Diamonds} and both players checked. The turn was the {3-Clubs} and Mandavia bet 60,000. Kurganov called.

The river was the {q-Clubs} and Mandavia checked. Kurganov fired out a bet of 300,000 and took down the pot.

Hand 197: Mandavia limped on the button and Kurganov checked in the big blind.

The flop was {k-Diamonds}{k-Spades}{4-Clubs} and Kurganov check-folded to Mandavia's bet of 50,000.

Hand 198: Kurganov was on the button and moved all in. Mandavia called in the big blind with 920,000 remaining.

Mandavia tabled {a-Spades}{k-Clubs} and Kurganov showed {a-Hearts}{10-Clubs}.

The board ran out {3-Diamonds}{6-Clubs}{k-Spades} {k-Hearts} {4-Spades} and Mandavia got the double.

Hand 199: Mandavia was on the button and raised to 100,000. Kurganov called in the big blind.

The flop was {8-Diamonds}{4-Hearts}{q-Diamonds} and Kurganov check-called Mandavia's bet of 100,000.

The turn was the {9-Clubs} and both players checked. The river was the {6-Spades} and Kurganov led for 140,000. Mandavia raised to 700,000 and Kurganov folded.

Hand 200: Kurganov was on the button and raised to 100,000. Mandavia called.

The flop was {a-Diamonds}{4-Diamonds}{5-Spades} and both players checked. The turn was the {5-Hearts} and Mandavia check-folded after Kurganov bet 155,000.

Hand 201: Mandavia was on the button and raised to 100,000. Kurganov called.

The flop was {k-Hearts}{4-Spades}{7-Clubs} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 100,000 from Mandavia.

The turn was the {4-Diamonds} and both players checked.

The river was the {4-Hearts} and Kurganov bet 140,000. Mandavia raised to 500,000 and Kurganov folded.

Players are now very even in chips. Mandavia has about 2,400,000 while Kurganov has 2,600,000.

Tags: Ankush MandaviaIgor Kurganov

Hands #188-189: Kurganov Gets Aggressive

Level 27 : 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante

Hand 188: Igor Kurganov raised to 100,000 on the button and got no action.

Hand 189: Ankush Mandavia raised to 100,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {10-Clubs}{4-Diamonds}{2-Spades} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 100,000 from Mandavia. The turn was the {9-Hearts} and both players checked to the river, which was the {2-Diamonds}. Kurganov led out for 280,000 and Mandavia mucked.

Tags: Ankush MandaviaIgor Kurganov

Level: 27

Blinds: 25,000/50,000

Ante: 5,000

Hands #179-187: Mandavia Wins Some, Then Loses Some

Level 26 : 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
Ankush Mandavia
Ankush Mandavia

Hand 179: Igor Kurganov limped in on the button and Ankush Mandavia checked. The flop came {a-Spades}{j-Hearts}{3-Hearts} and Mandavia check-called a bet of 40,000 from Kurganov. The turn was the {7-Clubs} and both players checked to the river, which was the {k-Diamonds}. Both players checked and Mandavia showed {4-Clubs}{3-Spades} for a pair of threes, but the {q-Diamonds}{3-Diamonds} of Kurganov was best with a queen kicker.

Hand 180: Mandavia raised to 80,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {j-Clubs}{8-Hearts}{3-Diamonds} and Kurganov check-folded to a bet of 80,000 from Mandavia.

Hand 181: Kurganov raised to 90,000 on the button and Mandavia called. The flop came {10-Spades}{8-Clubs}{7-Spades} and both players checked to the turn, which was the {5-Diamonds}. Mandavia checked, Kurganov bet 145,000 and Mandavia folded.

Hand 182: Mandavia raised to 80,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {k-Spades}{q-Clubs}{3-Spades} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 80,000 from Mandavia. The turn was the {j-Diamonds} and both players checked. The river was the {a-Clubs} and Kurganov led out for 165,000. Mandavia raised to 400,000 and Kurganov folded.

Hand 183: Kurganov got a walk.

Hand 184: Kurganov raised to 90,000 on the button and Mandavia called. The flop came {a-Spades}{8-Hearts}{2-Clubs} and Mandavia check-called a bet of 50,000 from Kurganov. The turn was the {a-Clubs} and both players checked to the river, which was the {3-Hearts}. Mandavia led out for 200,000 and Kurganov snap-called. Mandavia tabled {a-Diamonds}{6-Hearts} and Kurganov mucked.

Hand 185: Mandavia raised to 80,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {a-Clubs}{k-Clubs}{8-Hearts} and Kurganov check-folded to a bet of 80,000 from Mandavia.

Hand 186: Kurganov raised to 90,000 on the button and got no action.

Hand 187: Mandavia raised to 80,000 on the button and Kurganov called. The flop came {10-Spades}{9-Clubs}{3-Clubs} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 80,000 from Mandavia. The turn was the {q-Clubs} and Kurganov check-called a bet of 175,000 Mandavia this time. The river was the {3-Diamonds} and Kurganov checked for a third time. Mandavia bet 375,000 and Kurganov snap-called. Mandavia tabled {k-Hearts}{j-Diamonds} for the nut straight, but Kurganov tabled {6-Clubs}{4-Clubs} for a flush.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Liv Boeree - Igor Kurganov
Liv Boeree - Igor Kurganov
3,550,000
100,000
100,000
Profile photo of Ankush Mandavia - Joe Kuether
Ankush Mandavia - Joe Kuether
1,550,000
-100,000
-100,000

Tags: Ankush MandaviaIgor Kurganov