Early Badugi Pot for Johnson
Level 16
Badugi
Ben Johnson raised to 10,000 from under the gun and then called a three-bet to 15,000 from Eric Cloutier in the small blind.
Cloutier stayed pat and bet 5,000, and Johnson drew two and called.
On the second draw, both players patted and Johnson called another bet of 10,000 from Cloutier.
Both players stayed pat again and the action went check-check.
Eric Cloutier: K♠8♣4♦2♥
Ben Johnson: 8♠5♦2♣A♥
The eight-badugi was good for Johnson who raked in the pot to start Day 2.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
150,500
-30,000
|
-30,000 |
|
95,000
35,000
|
35,000 |