Cates Gets a Knockout
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
We found a player all in for 1,525 in the big blind, having been called by John Cates in middle position. The player in the cutoff wanted to play for more, though, and he made it 4,000 to go. Cates called, and the two players began a side pot as a monotone 
flop hit the board. Cates led out for 8,000, and the cutoff mucked.
Cates: 
Big blind: 
The big blind needed to fade Cates pairing or spiking a spade, and he did so on the 
turn. The 
river gave Cates top pair though, and the big blind cursed as he got up to leave.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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18,950 |