Big Pot for Bernard

From middle position, Bernard Lee raised to 600 and the big blind made the call. The flop came down {K-?}

and Lee fired 725 after his opponent checked. The player check-raised to 2,500 and Lee made the call.

The turn brought a {7-?}

and the big blind led out for 5,000. Lee made the call again.

The river was a {3-?}

. The big blind fired out a hefty bet of 10,000. Lee stood his ground and made the call with {A-?}

. His hand was good and he's not at 55,000.

2009 World Series of Poker