Pollak Runs Into Straight
Erik Buxhoeveden opened the action with a raise to 6,000 and it folded all the way around to Kevin Pollak's big blind. Pollak called and the flop came 

.
Pollak checked and Buxhoeveden continued out with a bet of 4,000. Pollak called and both players checked the
turn. The
completed the board and Pollack fired 12,000. Buxhoeveden quickly called and showed 
for a straight. Pollak mucked his hand and Buxhoeveden dragged the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
147,800
23,200
|
23,200 |
|
|
93,500
38,100
|
38,100 |