Carroll Can't Beat Kings

James Carroll opened to 1,400 in middle position, Michael Grob three-bet to 3,400 in the cutoff, and the action folded back to Carroll, who called.

The flop was , and Carroll checked. Grob continued for 3,700, and Carroll called.

The turn was the , Carroll checked again, and this time Grob knuckled behind.

The suicide king () completed the board, and Carroll checked a third time. Grob thought for a bit, then fired 7,500. Carroll raised his brow, then cut out enough chips to make the call. He counted the rest of his stack, wondering how much he would have if he made the call and was beat, and tossed them forward.