Level 12: 2,000/4,000/4,000
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From the Button, the verbal, well-dressed Canadian Stuart Taylor made it 8,000. “This guy will always defend his Big Blind,” Taylor declared, referring to Jari Mahonen seated two chairs to Taylor’s left. The prophecy came true, as Mahonen made the call.
The flop came . “Let’s see, an ace, so that’s maybe…40,000,” Taylor continued as he fired his bet after Mahonen had checked. Mahonen then immediately raised to 18,000. Taylor looked confused for maybe five seconds before he called.
Mahonen continued his aggressive path and bet 12,000 on the turn. Taylor called, and both players checked the river.
Stuart Taylor:
Jari Mahonen:
“Why would you raise on the flop?” Taylor questioned as the dealer pushed the chips his way. “To find out where I was,” Mahonen replied.
Stuart Taylor: 400,000
Jari Mahonen 285,000
