Smith and Tsoukernik Exchange Blows in Limit Hold'em
Limit Hold'em
Leon Tsoukernik defended his big blind against a Dan Smith raise, and the flop was 
. Tsoukernik check-called a bet, and the 
fell on the turn. Tsoukernik checked again and this time raised when Smith bet. Smith asked to see what Tsoukernik had back. He then announced a raise to 36,000, and Tsoukernik put his last 45,600 in, with Smith calling to put him at risk.
Tsoukernik: 
Smith: 
Smith needed to improve with his straight draw, but it was a useless two pair he made when the 
hit the river. Tsoukernik doubled up with his turned straight.
The next hand, Smith raised again, and Tsoukernik made it three bets. Smith called, and the flop was 
. Tsoukernik check-raised, and Smith called. On the 
turn, Tsoukernik checked again, this time giving up his cards when Smith bet.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
226,000
64,000
|
64,000 |
|
||
|
101,200
31,800
|
31,800 |