Matusow Checks Back His Full Boat
Level 11
: 8,000/16,000, 0 ante
Limit Hold'em
Jason Mercier three-bet from the small blind over Mike Matusow's raise from the cutoff. Matusow called to have a look at the flop.
Mercier continued when the 
hit the felt, and Matusow called again.
The turn was the 
and Mercier slowed down with a check, calling Matusow's bet.
No bets were made on the 
river as Matusow had thought out loud. "I put you on kings or queens," he said before checking back.
The showdown was shocking for all players at the table as Matusow tabled 
for a flopped full house.
Daniel Alaei started laughing while others were wondering why Matusow didn't bet.
"That flop was good for me, I'm not gonna lie," Matusow said before adding: "But that ace and queen..."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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565,000
-80,000
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-80,000 |
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520,000
170,000
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170,000 |
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