Friedman and Makarov Chop
Level 18
: 8,000/16,000, 0 ante
Badeucey
Adam Friedman raised the cutoff and Alexey Makarov three-bet the small blind. Friedman called, and then both players drew two.
Makarov bet and Friedman raised. Makarov made it three bets to go and Friedman called as both players drew one.
Makarov bet, and Friedman raised. Makarov called and stood pat, as Friedman drew one.
Makarov checked and Friedman bet dark with Makarov calling.
Friedman fanned his 
for the nut badugi and then squeezed the 
.
Makarov tabled his 
and took half with the eight-seven low.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
595,000
-85,000
|
-85,000 |
|
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|
350,000
90,000
|
90,000 |