Mao Wisely Checks Back
Level 27
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Renji Mao called from the button and Dario Alioto checked from the big blind.
Alioto check-called a bet of 200,000 by Mao on the 9♥8♠Q♣ flop.
The 8♥ hit the turn, and both players checked to see the Q♥ complete the board. Alioto checked for the last time, and Mao, after thinking for quite some time, checked behind.
Alioto turned over A♦Q♦8♦7♥ for a full house, prompting Mao to punch his fist into the air and shout, "Yes, I almost bet." He then turned over A♥3♥ for a rivered flush.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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6,700,000
80,000
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80,000 |
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3,300,000
80,000
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80,000 |
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