"Timex" Recharged
Deeb opened with a raise to 7,500 from UTG+1. McDonald called from the button, as did David Penly from the big blind.
The flop came down and Penly checked to Deeb, who made a continuation bet of 18,000. McDonald called and Penly opted to let the two young guns battle it out.
The turn brought the and Deeb immediately checked to McDonald, who checked behind.
The last card off the deck was the and Deeb checked once more, allowing McDonald to bet 32,500. Deeb made a quick call and McDonald revealed the for a full house. Deeb mucked.
"I suck for checking the turn," Deeb said after the hand. "I had the nuts -- king-jack (of hearts)."
"I think that's the biggest pot I've won all tournament," said McDonald, as he stacked up his new chips -- 136,000 of them in all.
"...and you had to suck out to get it," Deeb fired back. Deeb dropped to a still-manageable 190,000 in chips after the hand.