Kardas Bags Big Pot
Anders Helland opened to 900 from early position and was faced with a three-bet to 3,000 by Tomasz Kardas in the next seat. Action moved to Natale Polizzotto, who cold called. Action back to Helland, who also called.
The A♣7♥6♥ flop was checked through by all players.
On the 8♣ turn, Helland fired out a bet of 3,700 and Kardas called. Polizzotto thought the spot through for some time, before reaching for chips and producing a check-raise to 11,900.
Helland called, but Kardas then announced he was all-in for around 53,800. Polizzotto thought for around a minute before tossing his hand into the muck, but Helland, who slightly covered Kardas, went deep into the tank. The clock was ultimately called and with five seconds left, Helland folded, showing the 6♦.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
81,000
81,000
|
81,000 |
|
54,000
-9,000
|
-9,000 |
|
53,000
20,000
|
20,000 |