Battle of the Bs
Steve Billirakis, Mike Baxter and Andy Bloch all battled it out in the following hand that saw Baxter get knocked all the way back to 20,000 and Bloch climb to 143,000.
Billirakis: (x)(x) / 
/ (x)
Baxter: (x)(x) / 
/ (x)
Bloch: (x)(x) / 
/ (x)
Billirakis completed on third and both Baxter and Bloch called to see fourth. On fourth street, Billirakis bet, Baxter called and Bloch called. On fifth street, Billirakis bet again and both called.
On sixth street, Baxter picked up the lead with a pair of jacks and bet. Bloch called and then Billirakis called. On seventh street, Baxter checked, Bloch bet, Billirakis folded and Baxter called.
Bloch showed the 
from his hand for a king-high club flush and Baxter mucked. Baxter did flash the 
to show he made made three jacks, but it wasn't good enough to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
150,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
||
|
143,000
37,000
|
37,000 |
|
||
|
20,000
-77,000
|
-77,000 |