Holmes Puts Soutavong to the Test
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Action was picked up on the turn with the board reading J♥4♣2♠9♣. George Holmes checked from the big blind and Bruno Soutavong bet 12,000 from early position. Holmes raised to 32,000 and Soutavong made the call.
The river came the 10♦. George Holmes bet again, this time for 77,000. Once again Soutavong made the call.
Holmes tabled A♣3♣ for a flush draw and straight draw that missed, while Soutavong had A♠J♠ for top pair to take down a sizable pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
351,000
127,000
|
127,000 |
|
221,000
-53,000
|
-53,000 |