Blocker Bet Works for Ushakov
Level 1
: Blinds 100/100, 100 ante
Mattheus Van Donselaar opened to 300 from under the gun, and received a call from Evgenii Ushakov in the next seat. Stoyan Madanzhiev was on the button, and he produced a three-bet to 1,200, receiving calls from both of his opponents.
Three-way to the J♦8♦7♥ flop, which was checked through. On the 9♠ turn, action was checked to Madanzhiev, who slid out a bet of 1,800. Only Ushakov called.
The 2♥ river completed the board, and Ushakov changed approach, leading out with a blocker bet of 1,500. Madanzhiev thought for a moment but sent his hand to the dealer to give Ushakov the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
34,000
34,000
|
34,000 |
|
28,500
28,500
|
28,500 |
|
24,000
24,000
|
24,000 |