Zhang Wins at Showdown
Level 11
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
The board fell 
, and with around 15,000 in the middle, Michael Chi Zhang bet 9,500 from the big blind. One player folded from early position and the action arrived at Ronald Paolucci.
"Raise" announced Paolucci.
"I'll make it a straight 25,000" he added.
Zhang thought for ten seconds before he called, and the 
hit the river.
Both players checked to showdown, and Zhang revealed 
for top pair. Paolucci studied his holding for a few seconds before passing it to the dealer, and Zhang picked up the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
210,000
-500
|
-500 |
|
185,000
103,000
|
103,000 |