Rough Start for McDonald
Level 7
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
Action folded to Mike "Timex" McDonald on the button and he raised to 15,000. Steve O'Dwyer defended the big blind and the two saw a flop of 
. O'Dwyer check-called a bet of 18,000, the dealer burned and turned the 
, and McDonald bet 40,000 after his opponent checked.
O'Dwyer woke up with an all-in check-raise, and that did the trick as McDonald released his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
458,500 | 70,000 |
|
180,000 | -70,000 |