Bellande's Flush Gets Paid
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Jean-Robert Bellande raised 1,500 in middle position, and he was called in three spots, including the button and Todd Ivens in the big blind.
The dealer fanned a flop of A♣7♦3♦, and Ivens checked to Bellande as he pushed 3,000 across the line. Only the button made the call.
When the 9♥ hit the turn, Bellande continued with aggression, putting 8,000 in the middle, and his opponent tossed in a call.
When the 9♦ completed the board on the river, Bellande fired 35,000, putting his opponent deep in the tank. Bellande casually took a sip of his drink and said, "Think about it."
After a little over two minutes, his opponent made the call, and Bellande instantly whipped his A♦8♦ face up, making a flush, and his opponent mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
150,000 | -6,200 |
|
141,000 | 78,000 |