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.