Hu Picks Off Goldenberg; Hurwitz Cracks Aces
Shmuel Goldenberg raised to 425,000 in middle position and Lulei Hu called in the big blind.
Goldenberg continued for 250,000 on the 9♥2♠6♦ flop, and Hu called. Goldenberg then bet 750,000 on the 3♠ turn, and Hu again called.
The river was the A♦ and Goldenberg bet another 1,000,000. Hu quickly called.
"Nice call," Goldenberg said, showing K♣Q♦.
"Yeah, nice call," Hu replied as he turned over A♥J♣ for a pair of aces to win the pot.
The next hand, Goldenberg again opened to 425,000 under the gun and Ben Hurwitz called in the big blind.
The flop came Q♣9♦6♦ and Goldenberg bet 250,000. Hurwitz called to the 8♣ turn, where he led out for 500,000. Goldenberg called.
The river was the 9♣ and Hurwitz moved all in for 3,500,000. Goldenberg quickly tossed two aces into the muck, and Hurwitz showed him J♦10♠ for a straight as he took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500,000
2,000,000
|
2,000,000 |
|
6,200,000
1,600,000
|
1,600,000 |
|
4,600,000
2,200,000
|
2,200,000 |