Jaffe Jumps Ahead After a River Shove
Mike McDonald three-bet preflop with and Jonathan Jaffe called with .
The flop came and McDonald led for 10,000. Jaffe called. The turn was the and McDonald bet again, this time making it 16,000. Jaffe called again.
The river put Jaffe in the lead when the hit the river. McDonald checked and Jaffe shoved all in for 56,450, putting himself at risk. McDonald took a while to decide his next move, pacing around the cube. Meanwhile, Jaffe was sitting with his arms resting on his knees awaiting the decision. McDonald folded and Jaffe put himself in a strong position to take match #1.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Jonathan Jaffe |
139,000
27,000
|
27,000 |
|
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Mike McDonald |
53,000
-28,000
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-28,000 |
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