Yeazell Drags a Big Pot
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
David Yeazell raised to 19,000 from under the gun and Roger LaCharite called from middle position. Dickie Malone tossed in calling chips from the button and Clayton Adams came along from the big blind.
The flop was 
and everyone checked to Malone on the button for a bet of 25,000. Adams and Yeazell called while LaCharite got out of the way.
The turn was 
and Adams bet 70,000. Yeazell called quickly and Malone mucked his hand. The river came 
.
Both players checked the river to get to a showdown. Adams turned over 
for a pair of queens, but Yeazell had 
to take the pot with a better kicker.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
565,000 | 470,000 |
|
370,000 | -38,000 |
|
255,000 | -21,000 |
|
182,000 | -94,000 |