Kruk Holds the Superior Pocket Pair
Level 16
: 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Christopher Kruk raised to 300,000 in the cutoff with 
and Marc MacDonnell flat-called with 
on the button. The flop came 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn.
Kruk made a bet of 630,000 and MacDonnell stuck around to see the 
on the river. Kruk sent in another bet of 715,000 and MacDonnell tanked for a couple of minutes before finally making the call. Kruk showed him the bad news and MacDonnell was forced to muck his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,850,000
5,870,000
|
5,870,000 |
|
4,380,000
280,000
|
280,000 |