Benson Chips Up
Tom Grigg raised to 35,000 from the hijack, and Gary Benson called from the cutoff. The flop came down , and Grigg checked to Benson who bet 42,000. Grigg called.
On the turn the popped up, and this time Grigg check-called 71,000. The river was the , and Grigg checked again. Benson said, "I'm 99% sure I've got the best hand, but I don't want to risk my tournament life" as he checked.
Benson showed , and took down the pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Tom Grigg |
1,500,000
-200,000
|
-200,000 |
Gary Benson |
420,000
220,000
|
220,000 |
|