McDonald Takes from Benefield
Level 19
: 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
David Benefield opened for 125,000 from the cutoff holding the 
and received a call from Vitaly Lunkin, who had the 
on the button. Mike McDonald came along from the big blind with the 
and it was three-way action to the 
flop.
McDonald checked top pair, Benefield continued for 225,000 and Lunkin got out of the way. McDonald made the call and then both players checked the 
turn. After the 
completed the board on the river, McDonald bet 400,000 with his trips and Benefield released his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,015,000 | 515,000 |
|
1,100,000 | -495,000 |