Thaller Holds on With Second Pair

Tim Baker

Level 24 : Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante

Garik Tamasian made it 800,000 from early position, and only Daniel Thaller called from the button.

The dealer spread out a flop of J♣K♣6♥ and Tamasian continued with a bet of 1,300,000. Thaller called.

Tamasian didn't slow down on the 3♥ river, instead, he bet again, this time for 2,500,000. Thaller called again.

The two players checked the 7♣ river and Thaller took down the pot with J♦10♦ for second pair. Tamasian mucked A♠5♣.