Mackey Picks Up on the Turn
Level 17
: 2,500/5,000, 500 ante
James Mackey opened to 10,000 on the button and Tay Nguyen called from the big blind. The flop came out 
. Nguyen check-called a 10,000 continuation and on they went to the turn.
It was a 
and again Nguyen check-called Mackey's bet, which was 21,000 this time. The 
came on the river and both players elected to check.
James Mackey: 
Tay Nguyen: 
Though Nguyen had been ahead pre- and post-flop, it was Mackey who took the lead on the turn and he scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
557,000
11,000
|
11,000 |
|
||
|
370,000
144,000
|
144,000 |