Balmforth Finds a Call Against Mikhail
Level 6
: Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante
Andrew Mikhail raised to 3,200 in the hijack and was called by Michael Kane on the button, as well as Chris Balmforth in the small blind and David Gallagher, who had quickly reentered, in the big blind.
All four players checked the 10♠4♣2♠ flop. Balmforth then led out for 9,000 on the 8♣ turn, and only Mikhail called.
Balmforth checked the K♣ river, and Mikhail bet 25,000. Balmforth called, and Mikhail showed A♦J♣ for ace-high. Balmforth turned over A♠8♦ and won the pot with a pair of eights.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
240,000
140,000
|
140,000 |
|
120,000 | |
|
96,000
96,000
|
96,000 |
|
|
60,000
120,000
|
120,000 |