Kulev Pulls Out the Big Bets
Level 15
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Alex Kulev raised to 24,000 from the button and Mike Watson made the call from the small blind. Both players checked through the 4♥3♠9♦ flop before the Q♥ turn was brought on the felt.
Watson checked again, after which Kulev elected to bet 72,000 chips. Watson took some time but made the call, and the 3♣ river completed the board.
Another check followed from the Canadian, whereafter Kulev put in 225,000 chips, almost all of his stack.
Watson thought the situation over once more but settled on a fold, forfeiting the pot to Kulev.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
450,000 | 115,000 |
|
330,000 | -121,000 |