Brannan Bluffs the River
Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Elvyn Bello opened to 25,000 with A♠4♠ in middle position and Frank Brannan called in the big blind with K♠6♥.
Brannan checked the 9♠8♣7♥ flop, with Bello checking back. Another check from Brannan followed the Q♦ turn and Bello checked back again.
Brannan led out for 20,000 on the 3♥ river, taking down the first pot as Bello folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,273,000
31,000
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31,000 |
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1,210,000
25,000
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25,000 |