Cartwright Wins One; Velador Scoops Four-Way Pot
Level 19
: Limits 25,000/50,000, 0 ante
James Obst raised and called a three-bet by Kyle Cartwright in the cutoff. On the 9♠5♥2♦ flop, Obst check-called and then check-folded the 4♣ turn to a second barrel.
Shortly after, Jay Kerbel raised and received no fewer than three callers in Luis Velador, James Chen and Obst.
The Q♠8♦5♦ flop was checked to Kerbel and his bet was called three ways. Chen then bet the 9♥ turn out of the small blind, earning a call from Velador only. The A♠ fell on the river and Kerbel sighed visibly. Chen checked and Velador bet to force a reluctant fold from Chen, resulting in even more agony for Kerbel.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,390,000 | -35,000 |
|
1,340,000 | -35,000 |
|
1,275,000 | 175,000 |
|
415,000 | -185,000 |
|
250,000 | -90,000 |