Elias Takes Two Pots
Darren Elias was in position in a heads-up pot on a board of 
.
The opponent checked on the turn and Elias bet 6,500. The opponent called. The opponent checked again on the 
turn and Elias bet 14,000. The opponent called, only to muck when Elias showed 
for a straight.
"Luck box!" joked table mate Renata Colache.
The next hand, Elias opened to 1,800 and was called by Ren Lin in the big blind.
Lin checked on the flop of 
and Elias bet 1,500. Lin called. Lin checked again on the turn and Elias checked back. Lin checked a third time on the 
river and Elias bet 5,500.
"I don't believe you. Happy New Year," Lin said as he tossed in a call.
Elias tabled 
for a pair of kings and it was good to win the pot.
"King-king?? Ugh... You're not scared (of the board)?" asked Lin.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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60,000
24,000
|
24,000 |
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|
28,000
3,000
|
3,000 |
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