Tank-Call Wins for Makarov
Level 3
: 800/1,600, 0 ante
Pot-Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
There was 16,000 in the pot between three players at Table 430 and Eric Kurtzman took one from the small blind on the second draw. Opponents Alexey Makarov and Eli Elezra in cutoff and button, respectively, followed suit. Makarov bet 11,500 and only Kurtzman called. Kurtzman took a card and Makarov patted.
On the end, Kurtzman tanked about a minute and bet 14,000. Makarov tanked for several minutes and seemed truly agonized, putting his head in his hands and rubbing his eyes. Finally, he called.
"Ten," Kurtzman said, showing 
.
Makarov could beat it with a nine-perfect.
"Nice call," Kurtzman said.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
74,400
24,400
|
24,400 |
|
38,500
-31,300
|
-31,300 |