Wilkie Wins the Gamble
Level 10
: 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
A player in early position limped in and Steve Wilkie raised to 4,000 on the button. The small blind called and the early-position player did as well.
The flop came ![]()
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and the small blind led out for 5,000. The early-position player called and then Wilkie jammed for 30,000, receiving a fold from the small blind.
"Let's gamble!" said the early-position player, calling all in for less.
Early Position: ![]()
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Steve Wilkie: ![]()
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Wilkie's set was ahead of his opponent's open-ended straight draw and he faded the eight outer as the turn
and river
completed the runout.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
82,500
50,500
|
50,500 |