Check-Raise Gets the Job Done for Muehloecker
Level 2
: Blinds 200/300, 300 ante
Thomas Muehloecker opened the action from early position with a raise to 700, but was quickly met with a three-bet to 2,500 from Jose Aguilera in middle position.
The flop came 8♠A♠A♦, and Muehloecker checked to the aggressor. Aguilera continued for 1,200, but Muehloecker responded with a check-raise to 3,600. The pressure was enough, Aguilera quickly released his hand and Muehloecker took it down without further resistance.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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136,500 | |
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72,000
6,000
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6,000 |
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72,000 | |
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54,000 | |