Richardson Takes From Hellmuth
Level 9
: 400/800, 100 ante
Ben Richardson was in late position and raised to 1,800. Phil Hellmuth was in the big blind and defended.
The flop was , and both players checked to the turn, which was the . Richardson bet 2,700, and Hellmuth check-raised to 5,500. Richardson called. The river was the , and Hellmuth checked. Richardson fired out a bet of 9,500, sending the 14-time WSOP champ into a bit of disbelief.
After assessing things, Hellmuth elected to fold, flashing a king. Richardson, with a smile, also showed a king prior to mucking his other card.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Ben Richardson |
98,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
Phil Hellmuth |
32,000
-13,000
|
-13,000 |
|