Top Pair For Beckenstein
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
After an open to 5,000 by a player in middle position, Josh Beckenstein in the small blind was the only one to call.
On J♥5♥6♣, he check-called a continuation bet of 5,000. Then on the turn 6♥, both players checked.
The Q♣ came on the river, and Beckenstein took the lead, betting 9,000. After a few seconds, his opponent called and Beckenstein revealed K♥J♠ for the best pair. It was the winning hand, as the middle position mucked his cards.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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188,000 |