Bechahed Smacks the River in the Biggest Pot of the Tournament
Diogo Duarte three-bet to 110,000 in the big blind, and Sami Bechahed called under the gun.
The flop came 6♠7♠2♦ and Duarte continued for 140,000. Bechahed called, and the 5♦ fell on the turn.
"This is a huge pot," tablemate Alex Keating said, as the other players all got up to go on dinner break.
Duarte then moved all in for 492,000.
"Where are the video cameras?" Keating added as Bechahed went deep into the tank.
"F**k it," he eventually said, slamming in the chips to call.
He turned over 8♦8♠, but Duarte had turned two pair with 6♥5♥.
"Deuce, eight, four, or a nine," Bechahed pleaded, and he spiked the 2♣ on the river to make a better two pair and take down the biggest pot of the tournament.
"I can't even eat now. He had 50K when I got to the table. Now he's chip leader of the whole tournament," Keating added, as Bechahed and Duarte exchanged a hug before Duarte headed to the rail, while Bechahed was pushed the massive pile of chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,550,000
1,130,000
|
1,130,000 |
|
Busted |