2018 US Poker Open

USPO #05 – $10,000 No Limit Hold'em
Day: 1
Event Info

2018 US Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aa
Prize
$187,600
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Entries
67
Level Info
Level
26
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
80,000

Pollak Spins It Up Early

Level 2 : 500/1,000, 1,500 ante

Benjamin Pollak barely had time to feel out his table after taking a seat to Jake Schindler's left. The two players collided in a big pot already and the friendly banter ensued.

With around 30,000 in the pot, the full board read {k-Clubs}{j-Diamonds}{3-Spades}{q-Hearts}{q-Clubs} and Jake Schindler made a bet of 50,000 from the big blind. Pollak shipped all in for 79,500 and Schindler was put in a predicament. It was less than 30,000 more to call, but it was hard to believe Pollak was bluffing in this spot.

"Maybe it's a bluff," Pollak said with a grin on his face.

"No. I don't think so," Schindler replied.

After going through two of his time extensions, Schindler finally made up his mind. "You want it?" he asked. "Here, take the money," he said as he splashed in the chips.

Pollak tabled {k-Hearts}{q-Diamonds} for a full house and Schindler quickly disposed of his cards.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Benjamin Pollak fr
Benjamin Pollak
190,000
90,000
90,000
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Jake Schindler
104,000
4,000
4,000
WSOP 1X Winner

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