Grafton Cracks Aces
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Sam Grafton opened from the button and Paul Esau three-bet to 1,350 from the big blind. Grafton called.
The flop was 
and Esau check-called a bet of 2,025. The turn was the 
and Esau again check-called a bet, this time for 7,600.
The river was the 
. Esau checked.
"Did he check?" asked Grafton, and when the response came from the dealer that Esau had indeed checked, Grafton checked behind.
Esau showed 
for pocket aces, but Grafton seemingly too great pleasure in showing 
for a flush.
"I don't play many hands, but when I do I raise nine-four suited," remarked one of Grafton's tablemates.
"I don't check back many rivers, but when I do I have a flush," retorted Grafton.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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48,000
15,000
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15,000 |
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30,000 | |