Kempe Busts, Ho Picks Up a Pot
Level 12
: 1,000/2,000, 300 ante
There was a raise to 4,200 from early position and Rainer Kempe stuck in his last 16,300 chips on the button. The blinds folded and the initial raiser quickly called.
Rainer Kempe: 
Opponent: 
Kempe was out-flopped when the dealer fanned 
. The 
on the turn only improved his opponent's hand and the 
on the river bricked off for Kempe, sending him to the rail.
Meanwhile, Maria Ho raised to 4,500 from early position and picked up three callers from the button and the blinds. The flop fell 
and the action checked to Ho who continued for 5,300. Only the button called and the landed on the turn.
Ho fired another 9,500 and her opponent eventually let go of his hand, awarding the pot to Ho.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
73,000
-4,000
|
-4,000 |
|
Busted |