In a limped battle of the blinds, the flop showed and Patrick Serda bet 130,000 in the small blind. Paul Leckey in the big blind called and the on the turn saw a check by Serda and a bet by Leckey for 250,000, Serda folded.
One hand later, Viliyan Petleshkov opened to 250,000 from early position and William Kassouf called from one seat over. The flop came and Kassouf said "this is a good flop for my hand, top pair," then Petleshkov bet 230,000. Kassouf called and the came on the turn. Petleshkov checked and Kassouf bet 800,000.
"I have two pair," Kassouf announced and both players engaged in some table talk. Petleshkov asked if Kassouf would show when he folds and received "I show one if you let me pick one," before the Bulgarian eventually let go. Kassouf let him pick one and the was exposed.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
William Kassouf |
7,250,000
500,000
|
500,000 |
Viliyan Petleshkov |
3,350,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |
Paul Leckey |
1,500,000
185,000
|
185,000 |