Xanthopoulos Wins Battle of the Blinds
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Action folded around to Fred Weiss, who called in the small blind. Pavlos Xanthopoulos checked his option.
The Q♠3♥7♦ flop was checked around. Weiss checked the 8♠ turn to Xanthopoulos, who bet 2,500. Weiss called.
Weiss decided to check again on the 10♦ river and Xanthopoulos sized up his wager to 8,500. Weiss took a moment to consider his options and eyed up his opponent. He flicked in the call and was shown 6♣9♥ for a ten high straight. Weiss mucked his hand and Xanthopoulos took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
150,000
5,500
|
5,500 |
|
12,500
12,500
|
12,500 |