Barny Boatman Drops to Starting Stack
Level 8
: 300/600, 75 ante
Barny Boatman has always been friendly with live reporters, and he beckoned us over to recount a hand at a previous table.
The player under the gun raised to 1,200 and there were several callers. "It was as if the entire table wanted to play," said Boatman. he called from with 
.
The flop came 
and it checked to the raiser who continued for 2,000. Again, each player called. Action was then on Boatman who raised to 15,000. The small blind moved all in, the remaining players folded and Boatman called.
His opponent showed 
. Boatman said that he had only called because he held the . The turn and the river were both diamonds, and they doubled through Boatman in what was a very lucky spot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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28,000
-17,000
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-17,000 |
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