Grafton Hits Rail After Running into Straight
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Sam Grafton raised to 6,000 from under the gun and was called by Leon Sturm in the big blind.
The flop came J♣7♦A♣. Sturm checked, Grafton bet 5,000 and Sturm called. Both players checked it back on the 9♥ turn.
The river was the K♦. Sturm checked and Grafton moved all in for around 20,000. Sturm quickly called. Grafton flipped over K♥J♦ for two pair, kings and jacks. Sturm showed 10♥8♠ for a turned straight to win the pot, eliminating Grafton from the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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215,000
25,000
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25,000 |
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Busted | |
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