Banghart and Carroll Play a Big One
Level 15
: 2,000/4,000, 500 ante
Jim Carroll opened from early position and Jeff Banghart three-bet to 35,000 from the small blind. Carroll called and the two players went heads-up to a flop of 
. Banghart led out for 40,000 and some friendly table chat ensued.
"The same offer applies that I gave to him," Banghart said, referring to showing his cards if Carroll folded. Carroll thought for a couple minutes but decided he wanted to see a different card.
"I wanna see the turn card instead," as he threw in a call.
The turn was the 
and both players checked to the 
on the river. Banghart checked again and Carroll tossed in a casual 35,000. Banghart called and tabled 
for a flush. Carroll was unable to best it as his cards went into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
493,000
86,000
|
86,000 |
|
290,000
-165,000
|
-165,000 |