Helppi Misses Draw, McDonald Calls Small Bluff
Level 23
: 80,000/160,000, 20,000 ante
Mike McDonald made it 350,000 to go from the button and Juha Helppi defended. The flop came 
and Helppi check called a bet of 275,000. Both players checked the 
on the turn and the 
completed the board. Helppi bet 500,000 and McDonald made the call with a somewhat reluctant face.
Helppi showed 
for the missed flush draw, McDonald tabled 
and took it down.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,850,000
1,850,000
|
1,850,000 |
|
||
|
5,650,000
-1,850,000
|
-1,850,000 |