Svesko Picks Off a Bluff

Boris Smuskevicius opened to 4,000 from middle position and Darko Svesko defended from the big blind.

Both players checked the 10♦9♦3♠ flop leading to the K♥ turn. Svesko bet 4,000 and Smuskevicius check-raised to 15,000. Svesko made the call.

On the 9♠ river Svesko checked and Smuskevicius bet 40,000. Svesko called after taking a minute to consider his options.

Smuskevicius immediately mucked after being called on the river and Svesko took down a healthy pot without having to show the winning hand.