Szuchopa Wins Flip Versus Minkin
Level 15
: 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Frank Szuchopa raised to 8,000 from under the gun and was three-bet to 20,000 by Kelly Minkin, who was two to his left. Action folded back around to him and he committed the remainder of his chips. Minkin called.
Frank Szuchopa: 
Kelly Minkin: 
An ace in the window was immediately visible as the dealer fanned a flop of 
. The turn 
and river kept Szuchopa ahead to earn the double. His stack was counted out to be 50,000 on the dot and Minkin sent the remaining 30,000 his way.
"Nice hand," Minkin said softly with a smile.
Szuchopa reciprocated the sentiment with a heartfelt, "Thank you," as he scooped and stacked his newly-earned chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
344,500 | 9,000 |
|
107,500 | 107,500 |