Carey Slowly Building a Top Stack
Level 24
: 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Maurice Hawkins opened to 65,000 from the button and Justin Carey defended his big blind. The dealer spread out 
on the flop, Carey checked to Hawkins who bet 65,000 and Hawkins called.
The turn came down an 
and both players checked to the 
river card. Carey pushed in 180,000 and Hawkins quickly called, tabling 
for a pair of aces. Carey turned over 
for two pair and more than enough to take down the pot from Hawkins.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,770,000
645,000
|
645,000 |
|
1,250,000
-195,000
|
-195,000 |