The Game *is* Called Hold'em
Just now came upon a big hand between two of our bigger stacks -- Amit Makhija and Chino Rheem -- sitting side-by-side at the moment over at Table 7.
With about 35,000 already in the middle and the board showing , Makhija checked, Rheem made about a two-thirds pot bet, and Makhija called. The river brought the intriguing . Makhija again checked, and Rheem didn't hesitate much before firing out 75,000. Makhija stood up and with a pained look folded his cards.
As the two engaged in conversation, the dealer pushed the big pile of chips Rheem's way while he continued to hold onto his hand. Finally the dealer spoke to Rheem, though he didn't quite hear her.
"Turn 'em over?" he asked with a smile (something Makhija clearly would like for him to do). "Turn 'em in!" she responded. "You can't keep 'em!"
Rheem delivered his cards back to the dealer as ordered as Makhija complimented him on the river bet. Makhija is now at 90,000, while Rheem moves way up to 185,000.