D'Agostino Finds a Heart

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Level 20

Badugi

Kendall Fukumoto raised to open the pot, and David Benefield three-bet from the button. John D'Agostino called from the small blind, and Kevin Chance fumbled his hand in the big. It flashed, and he tried to smack his hand over the cards, but it was too late. There were three hearts and a diamond showing, and Chance apologized profusely for the error. In any event, on to the draw with Fukumoto ducking out of the way.

D'Agostino took one card and check-called a bet after Benefield patted. Benefield patted again on the second round, and D'Agostino needed another card. He check-called again, then stood pat. That was Benefield's cue to take a card, and both players checked it down.

D'Agostino said, "I didn't know what to do with all those hearts out," and he slapped the {Q-Hearts} down on the felt. He revealed {a-Clubs} {3-Diamonds} {4-Spades} , and that was good enough for the pot, moving him back to about 160,000.