Kurko Raises the River
Blinds: 2,000/4,000/4,000
Action began on the flop in a three-way pot. The board was showing 
.
Halim Kara checked from the small blind. Henri Wagner bet 11,000 from middle position. On the button, Kimmo Kurko called, then Kara folded.
The turn brought the 
in play. Wagner elected to slow down with a check. Kurko did the same.
The river landed the 
. Wagner then bet 23,000. After some thought, Kurko grabbed a stack of chips and slid 65,000 into the middle. Wagner looked interested, but in the end, laid down his hand.
"Show the bluff," said a tablemate. "One card."
But Kurko didn't, he just took the pot and moved on.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
245,000 | 245,000 |
|
227,000 | 227,000 |
|
92,000 | 92,000 |