Sometimes Taking a Chance Can be Costly

Allen Kessler raised to 2,500 from middle position and was called by Chance Kornuth from the hijack. The small blind came along, as did Christopher George in the big blind.

The flop came . The small blind checked, and George bet 4,500. Kessler folded, and Kornuth called. The small blind thought about it and eventually decided to fold.

The turn was the . George checked this time and Kornuth bet 6,000. George called.

The river was the . George checked once again and Kornuth put out a bet of 22,000. George went into the tank for a full minute before deciding to call.