Matusow Takes The Unlikely Scoop
Action folded to a player on the button who opened the pot to 1,600. Mike Matusow called from the small blind and Steven Chidwick called from the big.
The flop came down 
and all three players checked to see the 
on the turn. On the turn Matusow led out for 4,000 and was called by both players.
The river was the 
and Matusow moved all in for a little over 10,000 chips. Chidwick instantly released his hand. The player on the button make the call though.
"I have a pair and the nut low," Matusow said opening his 
"Wow," the player on the button said, attempting to muck his hand, but the dealer informed him that he would have to show. He was holding 
for a slightly worse pair, and a slightly worse low.
With that Matusow was able to scoop the pot and double up early here on Day 2.
"How'd you feel when he called?" Huck Seed asked Matusow from across the table.
"I felt like I was at least getting half the pot," Matusow said.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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40,000
18,000
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18,000 |
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