Thaller Holds on With Second Pair
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♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,125,000
17,695,000
|
17,695,000 |
|
6,775,000
4,450,000
|
4,450,000 |