McEwen Snaps Off a Bluff
Preston McEwen had just raked in a pot and was seen with a stack size that was about double what it was not long ago. He was happy to recap the hand that just vaulted him up the leader board.
According to McEwen, a player raised to 4,000 from under the gun and received calls from players in early- and middle position. McEwen then called on the button and the big blind came along as well to take action five ways to a flop of 
(rainbow, one club).
The big blind led out for 6,000 and was called by the original opener and McEwen to take three players to the turn 
. The big blind continued with a bet for another 9,000, which got a fold from the original opener and another call from McEwen.
The river fell 
and the big blind emptied the clip, firing a third barrel for 20,000. McEwen quickly called.
The big blind showed 
for a bluff and McEwen tabled 
, good for top pair and the pot despite not hitting his backdoor flush to which he was also drawing. The won pot brought his stack up to 137,000, which is where it currently stands midway through Level 10.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
137,000
70,900
|
70,900 |