Blaschke Beats Holz
Fedor Holz raised to 5,200 from the under-the-gun position and action folded to Manuel Blaschke on the button. Blaschke called, Gerald Brandlmayer, in the small blind folded. Boris Becker, in the blind, also called.
The flop came 
, both Becker and Holz check-called the 10,400 bet of Blaschke.
The turn brought them the 
, Becker check-folded on the 13,700 bet of Holz. Blaschke however called.
The 
on the river completed the board, now Holz checked first. Blaschke bet 28,000. Holz took his time, looked at his cards, and took more time. At one point there was even a little while he was considering his options. He took 28,000 from his stack and played with it a bit. Eventually, he decided to make the call.
Blaschke showed 
for two pair, kings and fives. Holz mucked and the pot was taken by Blaschke.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
255,000
149,400
|
149,400 |
|
145,000
45,000
|
45,000 |
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