Checkwicz Turns Broadway
Level 31
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Mark Checkwicz opened K♣J♦ with a raise to 525,000. Arie Kliper defended with A♦9♦.
The dealer put out A♥5♥Q♣ and Checkwicz continued for 450,000. Kliper called.
Checkwicz fired 975,000 on the 10♥ turn and Kliper called once more, this time drawing dead.
Neither player held a heart, and action went check-check on the Q♥ river. Checkwicz scooped the pot with his turned straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
26,050,000
3,275,000
|
3,275,000 |
|
||
|
7,950,000
-3,275,000
|
-3,275,000 |