Stoic Kurtzman Waits for His Rival's Hand Declared Dead
Level 3
: 75/150, 150 ante
Eric Kurtzman was betting 1,800 on the turn reading 
with just over 5,000 already in the pot. His opponent check-called leaving himself about 8,000 behind.
The river came 
and the action was checked to Kurtzman again. Kurtzman announced he was all-in, covering his rival by roughly 2,000 or so.
It took about three minutes before someone at the table called the clock. The player received 30 seconds to make his decision and an additional five-five second countdown, and he used it all until his hand has been declared dead.
Kurtzman was stoic for the whole time and slowly sent his cards face down towards the dealer.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,000
-6,000
|
-6,000 |
and the player first to act bet 900. Only Yoon called. 
and the player led out again, this time making it 1,700. Yoon called once more.
river. The original raiser showed 
for top pair, but Yoon turned a set with his 
and all three players checked to see the 
and the original raiser bet 2,000. Le thought for a bit, then raised, making it 4,650. The player tanked a bit, then called. Le showed 
for trip queens, but it was no good as his opponent held 
for a rivered flush.
turn where Badziakouski led out 1,500 into about 5,000. He received a call and they continued to the 
river which missed both flush draws.
and claimed the pot as his opponent quickly mucked.
and Calvin Anderson was facing off against one opponent in the small blind from the big blind. The player led out with a bet of 2,000 before Anderson made it 5,000. His opponent called. 
and the player led out with a bet of 6,000. Anderson made a face, thought for a bit, then called. The player showed 
against 
, and the 
board confirmed his double.
and Simao called another 1,125 before the 
