Patel Spikes Open-Ender on River, Gets Value
Level 18
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Action folded to Matt Higgins on the button, and he opened to 20,000. Neil Patel called in the small blind, and BJ McBrayer defended his big.
The dealer spread 
, and Higgins continued for 30,000 when checked to. Only Patel called.
Both players quickly checked the 
turn. The 
river fell, putting four to a straight on the board. Patel started to grab chips, then moved his hands back to the sides of his face. He returned to his stack and dropped 55,000 across the line.
Higgins snapped, and Patel rolled over 
for the straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
555,000
81,000
|
81,000 |
|
510,000
-230,000
|
-230,000 |