"Timex" Loses on the River
Level 5
: 300/600, 600 ante
In a three-bet pot, the flop came down 
and Mike McDonald, the original three-bettor, bet 8,000 on the button. His opponent check-called the bet before checking the 
turn. McDonald now checked behind.
The river brought the 
, putting a straight on the board as well as completing the flush, and both players checked again. McDonald's opponent rolled over 
for the highest possible straight, while McDonald flashed his 
before mucking.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
244,000
9,000
|
9,000 |