Hakim Continues to Build
Level 22
: 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Scott Wellenbach opened to 50,000 from the hijack with 
. Jeff Hakim, on the button with 
, three-bet to 165,000. Wellenbach added the remainder to call.
The dealer spread a flop of 
and was checked around to the 
turn. Wellenbach checked again. Hakim fired 175,000. Wellenbach check-called.
The 
river filled up the board and Wellenbach checked for a third time. Hakim bet 350,000. Wellenbach took a minute of reflection before giving up his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,860,000 | 340,000 |
|
1,110,000 | -270,000 |