Kamatakis Trips Up Cates in Huge Pot
Daniel Cates raised to 125,000 from the button only to have Iliodoros Kamatakis three-bet to 360,000 from the small blind. Cates opted to see the flop, which came down 
, and both players checked.
When the {2} appeared on the turn, Kamatakis led out for 370,000 and Cates called to see the 
river. Kamatakis slowed down with a check, and Cates thought long and hard before betting 620,000. Kamatakis tossed in a single chip to call.
"I have an ace," Cates said confidently.
"I have an ace too," Kamatakis replied.
"Really?" Cates asked, no longer confident.
Cates then showed the 
. Kamatakis showed his 
. Cates showed his kicker, the measly 
, and Kamatakis showed his, the 
, to win the pot.
Cates seemed a bit peeved at the hand and questioned why Kamatakis would check the river.
"I don't know you have the ace," Kamatakis explained.
"You bet I call," said Kamatakis. "I'm not folding trips."
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
5,300,000
2,100,000
|
2,100,000 |
|
700,000
1,400,000
|
1,400,000 |