Polk Picks Off Cates' Bluff
Level 9
: 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
With 1.11 million in chips in the middle on the final board of 
, Doug Polk checked to Daniel Cates. Cates bet 650,000, and Polk went into the tank.
"Damnit, what should I do?" asked Polk after a minute or so.
A short little bit after, Polk made the call, and Cates responded by instantly mucking his hand. The dealer informed Polk that he must show, and Polk showed the 
.
"You're the best," commented Cates.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,550,000 | 850,000 |
|
1,345,000 | -1,965,000 |