Droege Drags a Pot
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Alexandr Lakhov opened the betting for 10,000 and faced a raise, from Mak Droege on the button, to 22,000. The blinds folded and action was back on Lakhov. “How much you playing.” He demanded gruffly. “One sixty.” Droege answered. Lakhov made the call. 
was the flop. Lakhov checked and Droege bet 20,000. Quick call from Lakhov who then checked in the dark. 
on the turn. Droege checked behind.
The river card was the 
. Lakhov checked and Droege sat very still, glancing once or twice at Lakhov who had his sunglasses perched on his forehead. Droege reached for chips and quickly bet 25,000. Lakhov mucked his cards saying to Torbey “I had a hand, I’m not bluffing all the time like you.”
Photo courtesy of the WPT
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
274,000
49,500
|
49,500 |
|
170,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |