Ertel Gets a Fold from Reed
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Joe Hachem opened to 1,700 from middle position and received calls from Michael Ertel in late position, Benjamin Reed in the cutoff and the big blind to send action four-ways to the flop.
Both the big blind and Hachem checked following the 7♥9♥10♦ flop, prompting Ertel to lead out for 6,000. Reed made the call while the big blind and Hachem got out of the way.
Ertel slowed down on the 6♦ turn and checked to Reed, who fired off 8,400. After some thought, Ertel called.
The board pairing 10♥ river saw the betting lead change once again with Ertel choosing to take an aggressive line by making it 15,000 to call. Reed did not appear entirely comfortable with the situation and did end up tossing his hand away to send the pot to Ertel.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
160,000
-8,500
|
-8,500 |
|
145,000
19,700
|
19,700 |
|
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|
|
125,000
19,100
|
19,100 |