McDonald Bluffs it All, Departs
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
From the cutoff, Jiachen Gong made it 14,000 to go before Alex Goulder on the button made the call. In the big blind, Mike McDonald squeezed to 48,000 and Gong folded. Goulder asked how much it was, and called.
McDonald made a bet of 45,000 on 
and Goulder called. The 
hit the turn and McDonald paused for a bit, before moving all in for 162,000. Goulder called instantly.
Mike McDonald: 
Alex Goulder: 
Just minutes ago, McDonald had doubled up Neuville with ace-king, and unless he hit a queen here, he would part ways with the rest of his chips with the same hand.
The 
completed the board and Goulder and McDonald shook hands, before the latter made his exit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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646,000
326,000
|
326,000 |
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Busted | |
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