Barkusky Catches Sol's Bluff
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Ramon Sol raised to 100,000 from the small blind and Nicolas Barkusky called in the big blind.
On the 10♠8♥6♦ flop, Sol continued for 65,000, Barkusky raised to 150,000, and Sol called.
The 8♣ turn checked through to the K♠ river which saw Sol lead for 275,000. Barkusky went into the tank for around two minutes as he contemplated his decision but he eventually found the call.
Ramon Sol: 7♣5♠
Nicolas Barkusky: 10♦9♠
Sol was bluffing with a missed straight draw while Barkusky flopped top pair and made the right call on a dangerous board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,450,000
-150,000
|
-150,000 |
|
1,740,000
1,570,500
|
1,570,500 |