Checkwicz Takes a Chunk Out of Nathan
Level 29
: Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Kevin Nathan raised to 375,000 from the cutoff with K♣2♣. Mark Checkwicz defended in the big blind holding J♠10♠.
The Q♠3♠A♥ flop gave Checkwicz a monster draw. Checkwicz played in flow and Nathan continued for 275,000.
The 8♦ turn saw a repeat of the action, this time Nathan sized up to 950,000.
The 10♥ river saw Checkwicz take the lead. Both players checked to a showdown and Checkwicz won this big pot with his pair of tens.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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14,390,000
2,615,000
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2,615,000 |
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8,795,000
-1,260,000
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-1,260,000 |
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