Perkins Takes Command After Catching a Bluff
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Bill Perkins was moving ahead of Mike McDonald in a pivotal heads up match. On this hand, McDonald opened to 24,800 with 
and Perkins called with 
. The flop came 
and both players checked the flop.
The turn was the 
and Perkins checked. McDonald bet 26,000 and Perkins called. The river was the 
and Perkins checked for a third time. McDonald bet 52,000. Perkins called and took a big lead over McDonald.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
777,000
260,000
|
260,000 |
|
222,000
254,000
|
254,000 |
|
||