Backer Back on the Rise
Level 11
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
PokerNews Ambassador Keith Becker raised to 6,000 in middle position and was called by the player in the cutoff.
The flop came 8♥6♠2♥, Becker continued for 6,000 and the cutoff called, bringing the 7♥ turn.
Becker slowed down with a check and the cutoff tossed out a bet of 15,000. Becker made the call.
The 6♥ river paired the board and also brought the fourth heart out. Becker fired out a bet of 50,000 and the cutoff took some time to think through his decision before tossing his cards into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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150,000
127,000
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127,000 |