Makhija Flops Set, Loses Chips
Level 5
: 200/400, 50 ante
Amit Makhija opened from under the gun to 1,000 and a late position player raised it up to 2,350. Action folded around back to Makhija and he called. The flop came and Makhija check-called 2,600. The turn came , Makhija checked and his opponent bet out 5,400.
Makhija put out his stack of 5,000 chips putting his opponent all in. The player called and tabled for a flush. Makhija held for a flopped set and needed the board to pair to take back the lead. He binked when it came and Makhija sent 23,700 across the table, leaving him with 26,700.