Jewell Back in the Chip Lead
Kurt Jewell raised to 125,000 and was called by Chris Thompson, which brought about a flop of . Thompson checked, Jewell bet 150,000, Thompson check-raised to 400,000, and Jewell made the call. When the hit the turn, Thompson led out for 550,000 and Jewell moved all in for 2,065,000 more.
Thompson asked for a count, leaned back in his chair, thought about it, and then quietly announced a call.
Showdown
Thompson | |
Jewell |
"Yup, I need a nine," Thompson said in his southern drawl after seeing Jewell's cards. Neither player seemed the least bit surprised when it didn't come on the river, instead having the hit the board. With that, Jewell is back in the chip lead.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Kurt Jewell |
7,060,000
2,460,000
|
2,460,000 |
Chris Thompson |
5,800,000
-2,460,000
|
-2,460,000 |