Better Than Nothing
Jonas Entin opened with a raise to 17,000 from late position, and Daniel Makowsky called in the big blind.
The flop came . Makowsky bet 22,000, and Entin called. The turn was the . Makowsky studied the board for some time, then said "I check." Entin quickly tapped the table.
The river was the . Makowsky said he checked again. Entin bet 36,000, and Makowsky stacked up enough to call, brooded for a few seconds, then tossed out the chips.
Entin showed . "What's that? Nothing?" said Makowsky. Indeed, Entin just had ace-high. Makowsky turned over , and took the pot.
Makowsky has 535,000 now, while Entin has tumbled to 115,000.