Thornton Picks Off Balan
Level 25
: Limits 60,000/120,000, 0 ante
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Limits: 60,000/120,000
Limits: 60,000/120,000
2-7 Triple Draw
Michael Balan opened from the hijack and Schuyler Thornton three-bet from the small blind. Balan called and drew two to Thornton's one.
After the first draw Thornton bet and Balan called. Thornton stood pat while Balan drew two.
Thornton bet again after the second draw and Balan called. This time both players stood pat. Thornton then checked, Balan bet and Thornton called.
Balan was bluffing with 8x5x4x4x2x while Thornton showed an eight with 8x7x6x3x2x to win the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,650,000
270,000
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270,000 |
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1,175,000
245,000
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245,000 |
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