Lokesh Garg Scoops a Big One
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
With about 2,750 in the pot already, on a board reading 
, Tito Ortiz led out for 500 from the small blind.
Lokesh Garg was under the gun and called, as did Kenny Hallaert from the cutoff.
The turn was the 
. Ortiz and Garg both checked to Hallaert who bet 2,000. Ortiz called, and Garg thought about it for a moment before calling also.
The river was the 
. Ortiz wasted no time and reached into his stack, firing out a bet of 5,000. Garg quickly called and Hallaert got out of the way.
Ortiz held his cards up in front of him, reluctant to table them, while Garg immediately showed 
for a pair of jacks. Ortiz saw what he was up against and opted to muck his hand, sending a mountain of chips Garg's way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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65,000 | |
|
40,000
5,000
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5,000 |
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17,500
-6,500
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-6,500 |
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