Ghassan Catches James' Bluff
Level 30
: 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Bobby James raised to 250,000 under the gun. Ibrahim Ghassan called in the hijack, as did Andras Matrai in the big blind. The 8♠6♣8♦ flop checked to Ghassan, who bet 350,000.
Matrai quickly got out of the way but James stuck around and called. The 3♥ turn was then checked by both players before James piled in 850,000 on the 2♣ river, roughly half of his stack.
Ghassan thought for a bit before putting in a call. James sheepishly turned over Q♥J♥ for queen-high. Ghassan had called with 7♠7♣ for two pair and raked in the big pot, leaving James with around seven big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,750,000
925,000
|
925,000 |
|
5,300,000
1,780,000
|
1,780,000 |
|
5,100,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
||
|
2,950,000
375,000
|
375,000 |
|
2,260,000
140,000
|
140,000 |
|
850,000
2,300,000
|
2,300,000 |