button in SafariSverko Chips Up Amid Minor Controversy
Arturas Astrauskas raised to 8,000 and was called by Pierre-Alexandre Lessard in the next seat. Gregor Sverko then three-bet to 35,000 and it folded to Brian Wood in the big blind, who put in one chip thinking he called the min-raise. The players at the table called the floor and while they were waiting for the decision, Wood prepared calling chips.
During that time, Astrauskas and Lessard had folded and the dealer swiped the cards along with Wood's right into the muck. After the situation was explained twice, Sverko was awarded the pot as both players agreed not to insist on the full amount which Wood described as "good karma" for both players.
Terrence Jacobs then raised the button to 9,000 and won the blinds. "I fold, can we relax for a second," Wood joked.
One hand later, Sverko raised to 9,000 and Astrauskas defended the big blind. On the 10♣5♠3♦ flop, Astrauskas check-called for 13,000 and then check-folded the 8♦ turn when Sverko bet another 53,000.