Face Up No Problem for Thornton
Level 8
: 2,500/5,000, 0 ante
Stud Hi-Lo Regular
Schuyler Thornton started with the
and apparently thought he won the pot without contest because he turned over his other two cards: ![]()
. Problem was, Another player had entered with the
and Thornton didn't see it. The supervisor arrived and said it was a live hand so play proceeded. Thornton picked up four to a wheel on fifth and bet, and his opponent called, then they checked sixth.
Thornton: ![]()
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Thornton bet the river to put his opponent all in. The player called with a pair of jacks but Thornton had made a wheel with his lone down card, the
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"You know, I'm supposed to give you a penalty," the supervisor said. "But I think the disadvantage you gave yourself was enough."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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180,000
45,000
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45,000 |