Shak Won't Back Down
Level 20
: 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Dan Shak raised to 175,000 on the button holding 
. Fabian Quoss defended his big blind with 
, and the flop fell 
, giving the German flush and straight draws.
Quoss checked, Shak continued for 225,000, and Quoss called. Quoss then led out for 500,000 when the 
turned, and Shak reached for green T25,000 chips. He thought for a minute or so, then called.
The 
completed the board, missing Quoss’ draws once again, and both players checked. Shak tabled his hand triumphantly, raking in the pot, and Quoss gave a small chuckle.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,775,000
5,000
|
5,000 |
|
||
|
4,520,000
820,000
|
820,000 |
|
2,510,000
890,000
|
890,000 |
|
2,190,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
||