Syverud Busts Ford in Massive Pot
Level 12
: 800/1,600, 200 ante
Matt Alexander made it 3,500 under the gun and Joe Ford three-bet to 8,500 in middle position. Rick Syverud thought a bit and cold-called in the cutoff, and Alexander wanted to see the flop as well. It came 
and action checked to Syverud. He bet 22,000. Alexander mucked but Ford called. The turn was the 
and Syverud said he was all in after Ford checked.
"I thought you might have ace-queen when you tanked," Ford remarked.
Ford thought for a good two or three minutes and then verbalized a call.
"You called it," Syverud said, flipping 
.
A disappointed Ford showed 
. He needed a king on the river but it was a 
. Ford had about 120,000, which Syverud covered.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
300,000
158,000
|
158,000 |
|
Busted |