Jouhkimainen Wisely Checks Back
Level 19
: 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Aaron Mermelstein limped in from under the gun and Joni Jouhkimainen did the same on his left. James Park checked the big blind and the three players saw a flop of 
.
Mermelstein was the first to make a bet of 100,000 and only Jouhkimainen called. The turn was the 
and Mermelstein cut out a bet of 300,000. Jouhkimainen still called and the 
paired the board on the river.
Mermelstein checked this time and Jouhkimainen gave it some thought but checked it back. Luckily for him he did so, as Mermelstein flipped over 
for the nut full house to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,150,000 | 225,000 |
|
2,700,000 | -100,000 |