Covrig Puts Wheeler in the Tank
Level 8
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Raymond Wheeler opened to 1,600 from the small blind. Sergiu Covrig raised to 7,500 in the big blind. Wheeler called.
Wheeler then check-called a bet of 4,500 on the flop of 6♠K♦5♦ before check-calling a bet of 16,200 on the 3♣ turn. Wheeler checked once more on the J♠ river. Covrig then fired a bet of 25,500.
Wheeler went deep into the tank and stared down his opponent. After around four minutes had passed. the clock was called. Wheeler used the full 30 seconds before the floor declared his hand dead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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145,000
95,000
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95,000 |
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85,000
85,000
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85,000 |