Mateos Gives Up on the River
Level 18
: 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Adrian Mateos raised to 100,000 on the button with 
and Mikita Badziakouski called from the big blind with 
. The flop came 
and Badziakouski took over the lead with a pair of jacks.
Badziakouski checked to Mateos who bet 70,000 and Badziakouski responded with a check-raise to 180,000. Mateos called and the 
peeled off on the turn. Badziakouski checked again and Mateos reached back for a bet of 400,000. Badziakouski called and the 
completed the board.
Badziakouski checked once more and Mateos gave up by checking it back. Badziakouski tabled his hand and raked in a healthy pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,590,000 | -680,000 |
|
2,800,000 | 725,000 |