There was a bit of confusion before the hand. Duthie needed change, and the dealer exhanged a big stack of chips from Wolpert. Both Duthie and the floor person noticed something odd, and the staff member walked over to the table. Duthie was pretty sure he shorted Wolpert 300,000 in the exchange. Honesty prevailed, and the upright Duthie gave Wolpert the extra pink chips.
Leo Wolpert has the button. He raises to 120,000, and Duthie calls.
The flop comes . Duthie fires out into the pot with 110,000, and he takes it down.
He raises to 95,000, and Duthie says, "I can afford that," splashing in the call.
The flop comes , and Duthie checks. Wolpert fires the same 95,000 chips, and Duthie calls.
Fourth street comes the . Duthie taps the felt again, and Wolpert keeps the pressure on with another bet, 225,000 this time. Duthie wastes no time calling him down.
The river is the . Duthie passes again, and Wolpert won't stop now. He stacks out 425,000 and dumps them into the middle of the table. Duthie leans back in his chair and rubs his face, studying his opponent. After a moment of pause, he slides his hand into the muck.
John Duthie raises to 120,000 and Leo Wolpert calls.
The flop comes and both players check. The turns brings trips to the board with the and after a check from Wolpert Duthie bets 200,000. Wolpert stares Duthie down before making a call.
The river is the and Wolpert checks for a third time. John Duthie checks behind.
Duthie turns over for a flopped full house and Wolpert mucks his hand.