Nguyen Happy to Show a Bluff
Level 16
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Kenny Hallert opened to 18,000 in middle position and was called by Phuoc Nguyen on the button. The two players went heads up to a flop of 
. Hallaert checked to Nguyen who bet 38,000 and Hallaert called.
The turn brought the 
and Hallaert checked again. Nguyen sized up a bet of 114,000 this time, which put Hallaert in the tank for a minute before he finally released his cards.
Nguyen happily showed 
for just ace-high as he raked in another pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,395,000
105,000
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105,000 |
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204,000
51,000
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51,000 |
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