Matakis' Turn Stab Takes Down the Pot
Level 29
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
In a blind vs blind confrontation, Ian Matakis opened from the small to 390,000, Kevin Choi in the big blind defended.
Both players saw a flop of K♥5♦6♦ and Matakis continued for 270,000. Choi called.
The turn brought a third diamond virtue of the 4♦. Matakis chose to barrel again, this time for 720,000. Choi thought for a considerable amount of time and even counted out exact calling chips, but finally decided on folding. Matakis wins the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,825,000
-2,075,000
|
-2,075,000 |
|
||
|
3,700,000
-500,000
|
-500,000 |