Kessler Wins a Big One With a Boat
Four players were involved in a pot on third street, and Allen Kessler noted that there was already more than a starting stack in the middle.
All four players remained in the contest even after fourth street, which saw a player with two low cards bet to receive three calls.
Kessler himself paired fours on fifth street and took the betting lead. One player laid down but another raised but both remaining players came along for two bets.
Kessler hit his third low card on sixth street, and he led out again but neither of his rivals wanted to back off. One of them called of for his remaining 300 chips (a quarter of the bet) and the other called to continue for the side pot.
Seventh street brought another lead from Kessler, and his active opponent eventually mucked.
Allen Kessler: 
/ 
All-in player: / 
Third player: / 
(folded on the seventh street)
Kessler announced, "A Boat", turning up his 
hole cards. The all-in player declared, "No low," signalling his departure and Kessler's scoop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
57,000
14,000
|
14,000 |