Seiver and Metaal Battling
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
From early-middle position, Scott Seiver raised to 16,000. Govert Metaal three-bet to what looked to be 41,000, and Seiver called to see the 
flop. Seiver checked, Metaal bet 60,000, and Seiver called.
The turn was the 
, and both players checked to see the 
land on the river. Seiver fired 120,000, and Metaal immediately called.
Seiver showed the 
for two pair, and that beat Metaal's 
.
On the next hand, Seiver opened to 20,000 from under the gun, and Metaal called from the next seat to see the flop come out 
. Seiver checked, Metaal bet 30,000, and Seiver folded.
Metaal showed the .
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
550,000 | 190,000 |
|
275,000 | -45,000 |