Markin Flops Top Pair
Level 21
: 50,000/100,000, 10,000 ante
Paul Newey followed Stephen Chidwick's example by limping the button. Leonid Markin completed the small blind, Stephen Chidwick checked the big blind.
All three players checked on 
and the 
hit the turn. Markin now bet out 150,000 and Chidwick was the sole caller.
The 
paired the board and Markin checked. Chidwick bet 275,000 and Markin called just about instantly.
Chidwick showed 
for the missed straight draw, Markin tabled 
for the winning pair of nines.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,600,000 | 450,000 |
|
2,300,000 | -325,000 |