Strassmann Sunk, Makhija Moves Up

Shamus

Amit Makhija raised to 9,000, and Steve Landfish called from the cutoff seat. Johannes Strassmann then reraised to 35,000 from the button. The blinds got out, and Makhija reraised all in. Landfish folded, and Strassmann called with his remaining chips.

Makhija showed {10-Hearts} {10-Clubs} and Strassmann {A-Diamonds} {K-Hearts} . The race was on. The board came {Q-Clubs} {3-Hearts} {6-Diamonds} {8-Hearts} {2-Clubs} , and Makhija ended best. Strassmann is out, and Makhija is up to 217,000.