Wagner Picked Off By an Ace
Level 16
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Michael Wagner raised under the gun, and Max Kruse defended his big blind. Each player took a card, and Kruse check-called a bet. They each drew one again, checked, and drew once more. Kruse checked on the end, and Wagner bet. Kruse stole a glance at Wagner as he grabbed a stack of chips to cut out 8,000. He tossed in a call.
"Pair," Wagner said.
Kruse opened 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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250,000
50,000
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50,000 |
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37,000
-18,000
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-18,000 |