Hellmuth Defending Every Big Blind
Level 6
: 300/600, 100 ante
The action folded to Joel Dickerson in the cutoff who raised it up and Phil Hellmuth called from the big blind. The flop came 
and Hellmuth checked to Dickerson who tossed in a continuation bet. Hellmuth check-raised to 5,600 but Dickerson still called.
The turn was the 
and Hellmuth announced a bet of 7,200. Dickerson thought for a minute and then made the call. The river brought the 
and both players quickly checked. Hellmuth tabled 
and Dickerson showed 
to chop the pot.
"We're playing the game now," Hellmuth said to Dickerson as the two exchanged fist bumps. "I'm going to defend every big blind, just so you all know. And if I sense weakness, I'll check-raise you."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
74,900
-9,000
|
-9,000 |
|
55,500
-8,200
|
-8,200 |
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