Hawkins Gets Paid on River

Maurice Hawkins began the action with an open to 1,100,000 from early position. Vasileios Panagiotidis called out of the big blind.

The 8♣2♠8♠ fop led to a check from Panagiotidis. Hawkins continued for 825,000 and was called by Panagiotidis.

Both players checked the 3♣ turn as the dealer peeled the 4♦ river in response.

Panagiotidis checked it over to Hawkins, who bet 3,000,000 on the river. Panagiotidis made the call to go to a showdown.

Hawkins showed 9♥9♣ for an overpair to the board. It was good as Panagiotidis mucked his hand in response.