Hellmuth Gives up on the River
Level 13
: Limits 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
John Elliott opened in the cutoff and both Phil Hellmuth, and Bradley Webert called in the blinds.
When the 10♠9♣2♦ flop hit the felt, Hellmuth took the lead firing a bet. Webert folded but Elliott made the call.
The 4♦ landed on the turn, and Hellmuth continued with another bet. Elliott called to see the 4♣ river.
Hellmuth slowed down this time with a check, and went in the tank after facing a bet from Elliott. After about 30 seconds, Hellmuth mucked his hand.
"I almost called you down with king-high," Hellmuth said as the dealer began to shuffle.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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235,000
23,000
|
23,000 |
|
131,000
37,000
|
37,000 |
|
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85,000
4,000
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4,000 |