Pillai Bests Baker
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David Baker opened to 2,600 from the cutoff, Shankar Pillai three-bet to 6,200 on the button, and Baker four-bet to 16,100. Pillai tank-called.
The dealer fanned 
, and both players checked. The 
turned, and Baker led for 18,200. Pillai called.
The river was the 
, Baker checked, and Pillai tossed out 22,700. Baker looked unhappy, but made the call anyway. Pillai rolled over two black kings, Baker mucked, and Pillai pulled in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
150,000
65,000
|
65,000 |
|
|
64,000
-58,000
|
-58,000 |