Barsegian Gets a Gift from Lin
Level 7
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Ren Lin opened to 2,500 from middle position and Eduard Barsegian defended from the big blind.
The flop came A♥7♠3♦ and Barsegian check-called a 1,500 continuation bet from Lin.
Both players checked the J♦ turn leading to the 9♥ river at which point Barsegian bet 4,500.
"Merry Christmas," Lin told his opponent before making the call. Barsegian turned over top pair with A♠4♠ and Lin mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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168,000
13,000
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13,000 |
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95,000
17,300
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17,300 |
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