Yankov Makes a "Banana Check"
Level 7
: 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Martin Kabrhel raised to 2,500 and he was three-bet by Krasimir Yankov. The bet was 8,000 and Kabrhel asked if Yankov had pocket eights. He didn't reply and Kabrhel called.
The flop was dealt 
and Kabrhel checked to Yankov. Yankov dropped 5,500 in the middle and Kabrhel started talking again.
"What is that bet? That bet is like an ante, I call".
The turn was the 
and both players checked this time.
The 
river completed the board and Kabrhel checked again. Yankov thought about it but he decided to check behind.
Kabrhel opened up 
and Yankov showed 
. While Yankov was raking in the pot Kabrhel commented on his check behind and called it a "banana check".
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
180,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
160,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
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