Martindale Turns the Tables on the River
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Action was picked up with Emery Martindale three-betting to 19,600 from the big blind, facing a raise from Mark Grimm in the cutoff. Grimm wasn’t backing down and responded with a four-bet to 55,500. Martindale took a moment, then made the call to see a flop.
The 2♠10♦8♥ flop saw Martindale check it over to Grimm, who continued with a small bet of 15,000. Martindale made the call, keeping things interesting.
Both players slowed down on the Q♠ turn, checking it through.
When the 4♠ hit the river, Martindale shifted gears and led out for 35,000. Grimm glanced at his cards and took a long look at his remaining stack, but ultimately decided to fold, conceding a healthy pot to Martindale.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
430,000
139,500
|
139,500 |
|
|
178,000
107,000
|
107,000 |