Hawkins and Sheikh Chop It Up
Level 2
: 100/200, 0 ante
Zaki Sheikh checked an 
board from the big blind, and former HPT St. Louis champ Maurice Hawkins bet 2,400 into a pot 3,000. Sheikh check-raised to 6,000, and Hawkins three-bet enough to put Sheikh in for his last 25,000 or so. Sheikh quickly called.
Zaki Sheikh: 
Maurice Hawkins: 
Both players held kings-up for a chop, and filled up on the 
river before the pot was chopped between the two. Even with the chop, Hawkins has gotten off to a strong start here in Day 1c action.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
50,000 | 20,000 |
|
|
24,000 |
flop, and Pupillo called.
fell on the turn, and Cornell bet 1,000. Pupillo folded, and Cornell showed the 
before raking in the pot.
flop, and Courtney Pipitone called next to act, while the button folded.
flop, and Utley raised to 6,700. Khomutetsky folded.
before pulling in another pot.
river, and Ray tanked for a minute before flicking a chip in to call. Stinson tabled 
for a turned set of deuces, and Ray mucked.
turn. Both players checked the 
river, and Longowa tabled 
for a busted draw. Pupillo turned over 
