Hands #99-101: Zak VanKeuren Extends His Lead
Dec 14, 2024
Photo: Zak VanKeuren
HAND #99 – Zak VanKeuren raises from the small blind to 8.8 million, taking the blinds and ante.
HAND #100 – Zak VanKeuren raises from the button to 5.1 million, and Kevin Calenzo calls from the big blind. The flop comes 
, Calenzo checks, VanKeuren bets 3.3 million, and Calenzo folds. VanKeuren takes the pot.
HAND #101 – Kevin Calenzo completes the small blind to 2.4 million, and Zak VanKeuren checks his option in the big blind. The flop comes 
, Calenzo bets 2.4 million, and VanKeuren calls.
The turn card is the 
, and both players check.
The river card is the 
, Calenzo bets 9.9 million, and VanKeuren uses a Time Chip to tank for a while before he calls. Calenzo shows 
for an eight-high bluff, and VanKeuren turns over 
to win the pot worth 31.8 million with a pair of jacks.
Seat 1. Jim Casement – 83.4 million (35 bb)
Seat 2. Kevin Calenzo – 31.6 million (13 bb)
Seat 3. Zak VanKeuren – 272 million (113 bb)
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