Cates Gets Sneaky and Gets Paid
Level 18
: 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Limit Hold'em
John Racener raised in the cutoff and was called by Dan Cates in the big blind.
On the 
flop, Cates checked to Racener, who bet, but then Cates came back with a check-raise.
Racener called to see the 
on the turn. Cates bet and Racener called.
On the river 
, Cates quickly bet and was again called by Racener.
"Top set," said the defending champ as he rolled over 
for the winner and Racener tossed his cards into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,550,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
||
|
2,450,000
325,000
|
325,000 |
|
||
|
2,375,000
75,000
|
75,000 |
|
|
||
|
2,045,000
180,000
|
180,000 |
|
||
|
1,700,000
475,000
|
475,000 |
|
||