Kessler's Queen Tops Hildebrand's King
Level 12
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Per Hildebrand: 
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Allen Kessler: / 
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Per Hildebrand completed on third street, Allen Kessler raised and Hildebrand called.
Hildebrand bet on fourth street, Kessler called and then check-called a bet from Hildebrand on fifth street. Both paired up on sixth street, Kessler checked and Hildebrand contemplated his next move.
"Don't make a mistake," said Kessler.
"You getting ready to check-raise?" asked/joked tablemate Frank Kassela.
Hildebrand checked and both he and Kessler checked on seventh street as well.
Kessler showed 
for a queen-ten, Hildebrand couldn't beat it and Kessler won the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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200,000
17,000
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17,000 |
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146,000
75,000
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75,000 |