"It was a Tell"
Level 19
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Walter Ellis limped from under the gun. Timothy Sullivan raised to 24,000 from the cutoff. Azim Popatia, on the button, Jason Sell in the small blind, and Ellis made the call for a four-way pot. The flop came out with J♠A♠9♥, and it was checked to Sullivan, who bet out 20,000. Only Sell called to see the turn.
Both players checked the turn 10♥.
On the river 6♥, Sell checked, Sullivan bet 12,000, and Sell pulled the check-raise to 30,000. Sullivan reluctantly called. Sell turned over K♥4♥ for the flush.
Ellis stated jovially, "There was a thump under the table, when you hit, I think it was a tell."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
983,000
780,000
|
780,000 |
|
584,000
484,000
|
484,000 |
|
360,000
240,500
|
240,500 |
|
235,000
10,000
|
10,000 |