Thurman Wins at Showdown
Level 2
: 100/100, 100 ante
There looked to be just shy of 5,000 in the middle on a board reading 
with heads-up action between the hijack and Dennis Thurman, who was in the cutoff.
The hijack check-called a bet of 1,500 from Thurman and the river came 
, prompting both players' fists to connect with the felt.
"Do you have me?" asked Thurman's opponent, and Thurman showed 
, which proved to be good for the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
35,300 |
. Under the gun bet 500 after the blinds checked to him, and he received two calls behind from Gregory Graham in the hijack and Chad Marsh, who was on the button.
and the under-the-gun player bet again for 1,000. Graham pumped it up to 3,000 and Marsh folded. Under the gun then called.
and under the gun checked. Graham bet another 3,000 and his opponent thought for around half a minute before letting his hand go, earning Graham the pot without needing to see a showdown.
, where both players checked.
to take the hand to showdown.
for a flopped top pair, top kicker that became nines up on the board-pairing river. Dunn shook his head and sent his cards to the muck, finding himself below 10,000 after losing the hand.
and Mofield checked. Claus continuation-bet 2,300 and Mofield check-jammed for 8,200.
improved him to two pair. He was able to fade disaster on the river 
and scooped the double at Claus's expense.
on board, where both players checked through to showdown.
for aces up with the board's king kicker. His opponent mucked and the pot was shipped his way.