World Series of Poker - 2004

Halfway through the day, I pick up K-K and the action is raised to $600 by the first-position player. The second-position player then makes it $2,200 to go, and the third-position player calls. I say, "You better keep those ESPN cameras rolling, boys," and decide to just call. The first-position player folds, so three of us take the flop. It comes 10 7 4, and the raiser leads out for $3,500 and the second player calls. My K-K does not include the K, and I start to study.

I have a feeling the raiser has either Q-Q or J-J, but lurking in my head is the possibility that he may have 10-10 or A-A. The A K also crosses my mind. After a long study, I decide I can win the event if I fold my hand, and if I call and my opponent has A-A, I'm gone. Finally, I fold, showing my holecards to the camera but not to my opponents. The turn card is the 7, for 10 7 4 7, and the original raiser bets $7,000 and his opponent folds.

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