Schwartz Holds to Win Big Pot
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 0 ante
Jake Schwartz raised from under the gun and was called by Hasan Kural in the cutoff. The remaining players folded to send action heads up to the initial draw.
Schwartz drew two while Kural took just one card on the first draw. Schwartz then check-called a bet from Kural.
On the second draw, both players only took one card. Unlike the first draw, Schwartz did not check, instead leading into Kural, who responded with a raise. Schwartz was undeterred and re-raised. Kural did not re-open the action, however, instead deciding to flat.
The third draw saw Schwartz stand pat while Kural drew one card for a third time. Action checked through and Schwartz revealed he held 
. Kural mucked to send a sizable pot Schwartz's way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
202,000
9,500
|
9,500 |
|
170,000
35,000
|
35,000 |