Damian Salas Faces the 'Mike McDonald Stare'
Level 4
: 150/300, 50 ante
With about 3,200 in the pot, on a board reading 
, Damian Salas checked from the big blind.
Mike McDonald was in middle position and bet 1,000. Salas called.
The turn was the 
, and Salas checked. McDonald stared him down for about a minute before opting to check back.
The river was the 
. Salas thought for a moment and led out for 4,000. McDonald stared him down yet again, but this time it didn't work as he mucked his hand.
Both players have chipped up as they head into the second break of the day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
47,000
21,000
|
21,000 |
|
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|
43,000
9,000
|
9,000 |
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