Good Check Back from Keating
Level 9
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
PokerNews podcast co-host Ben Ludlow opened to 40,000 from middle position. Alan Keating and Tom Fuchs called from the cutoff and big blind.
Ludlow continued for 45,000 on the A♠9♣4♦ flop, and only Keating called. Ludlow sized up to 125,000 on the K♥ turn, and Keating called once more.
The 8♦ river checked through to showdown, where Ludlow tabled A♦9♦ for aces and nines. Keating rolled over A♥J♥ for a pair of aces.
"Did I miss a bet?" asked Ludlow, who took in the pot. "Getting a feel for this poker tournament thing," said Keating, who appeared pleased with his check back.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,700,000
940,000
|
940,000 |
|
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|
1,225,000
275,000
|
275,000 |
|
1,050,000
50,000
|
50,000 |