Asad Put to the Test
Level 8
: 400/800, 100 ante
The player in the cutoff raised to 1,800 and was called by Michael Asad on the button as well as the player in the big blind.
The flop came 
and the action checked to Asad who bet 1,600. The big blind then raised to 4,500 forcing the cutoff out of the hand. Asad called.
Both players checked the 
on the turn before the 
fell on the river. The big blind then immediately moved all in for 29,000 sending Asad into the tank.
Almost a minute passed before Asad opted to muck his hand relinquishing the pot to his opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
37,500 | 500 |
and Mason matched a continuation bet totalling 7,500 from his opponent. 
on the turn before doing the same after the 
completed the board. 
for a better two pair and the winning hand.
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to see Sakellariou turn a straight and take down the pot keeping him alive in the tournament.
and Trivedi checked. Lev bet out 2,050 before Trivedi raised to 4,500. Lev called. 
completed the board. Trivedi checked. Lev bet out 5,000. Trivedi picked up a 5,000-chip, paused for a moment, then called. 
and took down the pot with a set of fours after Trivedi mucked his hand.
and Hall immediately reached for his higher valued chips and slid out 30,000 which was enough to put his opponent all in. He then watched as his opponent sighed before mucking his hand before pulling in the pot.
Trevor Saunders moved all in for his remaining 13,950 and was called by his opponent who had more chips behind. 
completed the board improving his hand to a full house.
