Brannan Bluffs the River

Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Elvyn Bello opened to 25,000 with A?4? in middle position and Frank Brannan called in the big blind with K?6?.
Brannan checked the 9?8?7? flop, with Bello checking back. Another check from Brannan followed the Q? turn and Bello checked back again.
Brannan led out for 20,000 on the 3? river, taking down the first pot as Bello folded.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,273,000
31,000
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31,000 |
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1,210,000
25,000
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25,000 |