High Drama, Chopped Pot
Level 11
: 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
The cutoff opened to 2,500, Thomas Emerson called on the button, and the big blind called.
The flop came 
, and action checked to Emerson, who bet 7,000. The big blind raised all in, the cutoff folded, and Emerson made the call, having the big blind covered.
Big Blind: 
Thomas Emerson: 
Emerson had the better of a battle between two pair hands, but the turn 
and river 
gave both players identical hands, nines and eights with a seven kicker.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
113,500 | 13,500 |