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WSOP Main Event Day 6: Highlights and Key Moments
TournamentsOctober 7, 2010·1 min read

WSOP Main Event Day 6: Highlights and Key Moments


The sixth day of the WSOP Main Event was filled with excitement and key moments that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. The last four episodes of the World Series of Poker on ESPN were dedicated to this day, highlighting the performances of various players, including Russians.

Matt «mcmatto» Affleck was the leader of the 6th day of the WSOP 2009 Main Event and repeated this achievement in 2010. He was joined at the television table by Sergio Ryabchenko, Christian «charder30» Harder, and former professional tennis player Nick «mi_turtle» Rayney.

Sergio Ryabchenko made a 3-bet preflop with pocket dams against Gary Kostyuk, who responded with an all-in. Gary Kostyuk doubled Christian Harder with a top pair on the turn. Johnny Chen lost a huge pot to Rob Pisano and later busted with Jx Jx against Ax Ax. Phil Galfond busted with pocket sixes against pocket queens. Alexander Kostritsin won a hand against Michael Mizrahi with 7s 7h. Nick «mi_turtle» Rayney was eliminated by Sergio Ryabchenko. Alexander Kostritsin became the chip leader with 6,000,000 chips.

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