Kogel Finds Some White Magic
Level 12
: 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Nathanael Kogel opened to 8,000 from middle position before the action got to Pedro Rodriguez in late position. Rodriguez put in the three-bet to 25,000.
Kogel considered his option before announcing, "all in." Rodriguez beat him into the pot and flipped 
.
"The Phil Hellmuth," announced Kogel and flipped the 
.
The flop came 
and it seemed Kogel wouldn't make the queen-four work for him. The 
gave him a few more outs.
"Nine," commanded Kogel.
The river wasn't a nine, but it was the 
to give Kogel the pair and win the pot.
"If there wasn't no river there'd be no fish," preached Kogel.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
170,000 | 170,000 |
|
82,000 | -66,000 |