Halat Sends One Packing
Level 9
: 400/800, 100 ante
The flop read 
, and Leon Halat, who finished in 9th place in the $500 No-Limit Hold'em Re-Entry just two days ago, was heads up with a lone opponent. Halat checked and his opponent fired a bet of 8,000. Halat flat called to see fourth street.
The 
dropped down on the turn and Halat tapped the table once more. His opponent moved all in for what looked to be 20,500 and Halat snapped him off.
Halat: 
Opponent: 
"Well then," his opponent lamented as he stood. "Give me a nine!"
The deck did not oblige, as the 
completed the board and Halat was able to score the knockout. Halat dragged in the pot and now has 95,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
95,000
65,000
|
65,000 |