Nice River for Laak
The flop came down and Laak bet 27,000. Safina called.
The turn was the and Laak checked. Safina checked behind.,
The river was the and both players tripped up. Laak was ahead with his king kicker and fired a hefty 88,000 into the pot of 99,000. Safina took his time and then played it safe by just calling the bet. Laak tabled the best hand and scooped the pot.