Coutinho Calls Correctly
Level 15
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Sonny Franco and Sergio Coutinho were heads up to the turn on a board showing 
, with Coutinho check-calling Franco's bet of 20,000.
Coutinho checked again on the 
river, and Franco bet enough to put his opponent all in. Coutinho went into the tank for several minutes before Franco called for the clock.
Coutinho then called instantly, and Franco turned over 
. Coutinho quickly showed 
for the winning hand, staying alive and doubling up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
298,000 | 230,000 |
|
235,000 | -20,000 |
|
185,000 | -20,500 |
|
175,000 | -50,000 |
|
128,000 | -222,000 |
|
120,000 | -5,000 |
|
80,000 | -180,000 |