Lamb Triples as Barakat Claims Side Pot
Level 22
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
No-Limit Hold'em
Youness Barakat raised to 170,000 in middle position. Ben Lamb called all in for 115,000, and Ben Tollerene defended his big blind. Barakat put 100,000 into the side pot on the 5♣9♠K♦ flop, which Tollerene check-called.
Tollerene also checked the Q♦ turn, folding when Barakat sized up to 250,000.
Ben Lamb: A♠J♦ 
Youness Barakat: A♣3♠
"My man," Lamb excitedly addressed Barakat as he was happy to see the Italian player was bluffing. "If nothing weird happens here, I owe you a couple of drinks."
The two might meet at the bar later, because Lamb's ace-jack held on the 6♦ river, and he tripled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,145,000
45,000
|
45,000 |
|
1,545,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
465,000
350,000
|
350,000 |
|
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