Slay Balances Out His Luck
Kelley Slay called the PokerNews team over to talk about an interesting hand.
Slay raised to 1,000 from early position and a player in the next seat over called. The rest of the table got out of the way and the flop was 
with one diamond. Slay bet 1,100 on the flop and his opponent called.
The turn was 
and Slay continued for 4,000. His opponent called and the river was 
.
Slay checked the river and his opponent bet 12,000. Slay called with 
for a set of deuces, but his opponent had 
to take the pot with a flush.
A short time later, Slay was heads-up with another opponent at the table. The flop was 
and his opponent fired 4,400. Slay shoved for around 15,000 and his opponent called while he turned over 
. Slay had 
for the flopped straight. The turn was and the river came 
to secure the straight and the double for Slay.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
39,000 | -3,000 |
and the river 
, which was more than enough for Autrey to secure the early double.
. Zhang check-called when Slay bet 2,500 and the turn was 
. 
