Checkwicz Surrenders on the River
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Bruno Lopes raised to 160,000 from early position and Mark Checkwicz called from middle position.
Bruno Lopes continued for 105,000 on the A♠A♥8♦ flop. Checkwicz called.
The 8♥ turn slowed down Lopes. Checkwicz took the lead for 180,000. Lopes called.
Lopes checked again on the 6♥ river. Checkwicz told the table he knew he wasn't going to win before checking back. Lopes tabled A♦9♦ for a full house, which was enough to see Checkwicz' cards into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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8,950,000
50,000
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50,000 |
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4,700,000
-740,000
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-740,000 |
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