Nicholls Can't Get Rid of Beinner
Level 18
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
The action folded to Kai Nicholls in the small blind who raised to 24,000. Matthew Beinner called in the big blind and the dealer spread the flop of Q♦8♥4♦. Nicholls continued with a bet of 22,000 and Beinner called.
The turn was the 6♠ and Nicholls followed up with a smaller bet of 17,000. Beinner still called and the Q♠ paired the board on the river. Nicholls counted out a bet of 42,000 and Beinner looked him up. Nicholls showed 7♣6♣ for two pair but Beinner held 9♠8♠ for a better two pair to claim the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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725,000
145,000
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145,000 |
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630,000
132,000
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132,000 |