Kessler Looking for a Pair vs Hawkins
Level 9
: 400/800, 800 ante
The action folded around to Allen Kessler who limped in from the small blind. Maurice Hawkins raised to 2,400 from the big blind and Kessler called.
The flop came 
and Kessler check-called a bet of 1,800 from Hawkins. The 
on the turn paired the board Kessler check-called another 3,300 from Hawkins.
Kessler checked blind before the 
hit the river and Hawkins checked it back. Kessler tabled 
but Hawkins held 
to claim the pot.
"You calling me with ace-high?" Hawkins questioned.
"If I made a pair, I would've won," Kessler responded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
77,500
15,500
|
15,500 |
|
43,600
13,600
|
13,600 |