Elezra Chipping Up

Eli Elezra opened to 1,300 and got calls from everyone at his table, namely Max Kruse, Frank Kassela, Lawrence Berg, and Billy Baxter.

Everyone drew one apart from Elezra, who stood pat. Elezra bet 3,000 and every player folded. He showed .

"Show us the other one," said Kassela. "Doesn't make a difference."

"It was a nine," said Elezra. "I'm not going to bluff five other people."

The dealer piped in saying that there was only four opponents.

"Yes," replied Elezra, "but I was trying to bluff you too!"