Pekarek Extends Chip Lead
Level 18
: 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
A player opened and Jeremy Pekarek three-bet to 75,000. A motormouth opponent called and the initial raiser folded.
Pekarek check-called 100,000 on the 
flop. "I got the nuts," said his opponent as the turn brought the 
.
Pekarek bet 155,000 and his opponent quickly called.
The river was the 
and Pekarek bet 160,000. His opponent tanked.
"You're not going to do all that tanking and then fold on me?" asked Pekarek.
"Why God why?" said his opponent. "You look so comfortable...you flop a set of nines?"
"What are you slow-rolling me?" asked Pekarek.
Eventually, Kitty Kuo called the clock and his hand was counted down and declared dead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,650,000
550,000
|
550,000 |
|
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