Haxton Crushed (At Chess)
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PokerStars Team Online Pro Ike Haxton was talking to another player about the chess games he was playing this morning at a Mind Sports Chess / Poker tournament this morning. “You get crushed?” he was asked. “Yeah.” Haxton croaked.
Haxton at the poker table is another matter entirely. On one of the first hands of the day Haxton opened for 125 under the gun and picked up three callers. A flop of 
saw Haxton bet 350 and get called in one spot. The turn was the 
and Haxton continued for 1,000 and again got a call. The 
completed the board and Haxton was in no mood to slow down firing out 2,500. The bet was called and when Haxton showed 
his opponent mucked.
“Easy game.” another player offered. “Exceptionally.” was Haxton’s response. Easier than chess for it seems.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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23,900
3,900
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3,900 |
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