Ward Catches Power's Bluff for Huge Double-Up
Level 5
: Blinds 200/500, 500 ante
Raymond Power in the big blind and Joe Ward on the button had gathered 25,000 in the pot when they went to the J♠10♠2♦ flop. Both players checked, prompting Power to bet 14,000 on the 7♥ turn.
Ward instantly called to the 10♦ river, where Power shoved all in. Ward's stack of 59,400 was slightly covered, and he took some time to think things through.
After about 30 seconds, Ward slammed in a call. Power tried to muck his cards, but the dealer revealed K♥9♥ for an attempted bluff.
Ward had called with K♣J♦ for jacks and tens, and he took down the enormous pot to be among the leaders in the room.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
171,800
171,800
|
171,800 |
|
120,000 | |
|
65,000
65,000
|
65,000 |
|
51,000
51,000
|
51,000 |
|
41,000
41,000
|
41,000 |
|
26,500
700
|
700 |
|
22,000
22,000
|
22,000 |
|
|
2,500
2,500
|
2,500 |