Odd Play Leads to an Altman Win
Level 25
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Brian Altman opened to 110,000 from middle position and Paulo Goncalves called from the big blind. The flop came and Goncalves checked to Altman who continued for 90,000. Goncalves called and the landed on the turn.
Goncalves checked again and Altman checked behind. The river brought the and Goncalves just open-folded his cards. The dealer was a bit hesitant but still brought them into the muck. Altman shrugged his shoulders and flipped over for just nine high, but it earned him the pot.
"What a sick hand," Scott Davies said as the table had a bit of a laugh.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Paulo Goncalves |
6,380,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
Brian Altman |
2,625,000
-75,000
|
-75,000 |