Guan Finds Miracle River to Crack Shi's Aces
Wesley Shi from early position and Ricky Guan from middle position were heads-up in a single-raised pot with the board reading 10♥9♦2♦. Shi led for 40,000 and Guan called.
On the 4♥ turn, Shi slowed down with a check before Guan bet 75,000. Shi inquired about the size of Guan's remaining stack before check-raising to 250,000, nearly all of Guan's chips.
Guan would use no less than four time banks, talking through the hand, before he shrugged and announced all in for 296,000, and Shi tossed in a chip to call the rest immediately.
Ricky Guan: A♠10♠
Wesley Shi: A♥A♣
Guan had top pair, top kicker but was in terrible shape against the aces of Shi. Guan got out of his chair with just two outs, but the 10♣ landed on the river, much to the dismay of Shi. Guan retook his seat and collected the double after finding a miracle to survive.