Ponakovs Sees Through Boatman
Level 31
: Blinds 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Eric Afriat raised to 325,000 from the hijack with Q♠J♠ and Aleksejs Ponakovs made the call on the button A♦5♦. Barny Boatman also came along with 10♦9♥ in the big blind and the dealer spread a flop of 7♥6♣4♣.
The action checked to Ponakovs, who slid in a bet of 350,000. Boatman called with his gutshot before Afriat got out of the way.
The turn was the J♦ and saw Boatman lead out for 675,000. Ponakovs was a non-believer and made a to 2,100,000, forcing Boatman to get rid of his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,780,000
1,530,000
|
1,530,000 |
|
8,930,000
-1,500,000
|
-1,500,000 |
|
||
|
2,425,000
-325,000
|
-325,000 |