Ikeda Picks Off a Bluff
Level 13
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Christopher Arpal raised to 9,000 in the hijack and Satoshi Ikeda defended his big blind.
Both players checked the J♠9♥2♣ flop before Arpal bet 11,000 on the 10♥ turn. Ikeda called and the K♠ fell on the river.
Arpal then fired out another 21,000 and Ikeda took his time before calling. Arpal showed 7♦6♦ for a bluff, while Ikeda had 10♣9♦ for two pair to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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170,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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130,000
30,000
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30,000 |