Did Elezra Bluff Hastings?
Level 8
: 2,000/4,000, 0 ante
From the button, Eli Elezra raised to 4,000 and both Jordan Siegel and Brian Hastings called in the blinds.
Each player drew two, and Siegel led out for 2,000 before Hastings raised to 4,000. Elezra called, as did Siegel, and both of them drew one as Hastings stood pat.
Siegel checked and Hastings bet 4,000 before Elezra raised to 8,000. Siegel folded, but Hastings called as he stood pat, and Elezra stood pat behind him.
Hastings checked, Elezra bet, and after mulling over his decision for a few moments, Hastings folded and showed an 
.
Elezra flashed his hand to the PokerNews reporter and said, "Just for PokerNews!"
"Did he bluff me?" asked Hastings.
The PokerNews reporter didn't reply, and Elezra collected the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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135,000
16,000
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16,000 |
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130,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
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50,000
-25,000
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-25,000 |
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