button in SafariFull House Surprise: Turchi Outplays Montes
Bernat Capdevila Montes opened the action from the hijack with a raise to 60,000, which Virgile Turchi called from the small blind.
The 4♦K♦K♥ flop saw Montes continue for 40,000, only for Turchi to raise to 110,000. After a brief moment of consideration, Montes made the call.
On the 5♣ turn, Turchi seized the initiative, leading out for 130,000. Montes, undeterred, quickly called again.
When the 10♥ completed the board on the river, Turchi took his time before opting to check. Montes, checked back quickly.
At the showdown, Turchi revealed 4♠4♣ for a full house, leaving Montes visibly surprised as he was about to show his cards. With a flick of his hand, Montes tossed them into the muck, unable to claim the pot. Turchi’s unexpected strength caught Montes off guard.