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William Kakon completed with the 8♠, Travis Pearson two-bet with the A♦, Vincent Calicchia called with the A♣, and Kakon called.
William Kakon: K♣6♦4♣ / 8♠7♦6♠5♠
Travis Pearson: XxXxXx / A♦5♣6♥10♦
Vincent Calicchia: XxXx / A♣3♥8♣ - folded on fifth street
Pearson led on fourth and both opponents called. Pearson led again on fifth and only Kakon called.
Pearson slowed down and check-called a bet on sixth. Pearson quickly check-called again on seventh. He got the bad news as Kakon revealed his straight and low to scoop a massive pot.