Thompson Picks Off Ogura's Bluff
Level 21
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Takashi Ogura opened to 350,000 out of the small blind with the rather creative 5♦3♣ and Gary Thompson came along from the big blind with the Q♠3♠. Neither player invested any chips on the Q♣9♥7♠ flop before Ogura then bet the 2♠ turn for 430,000, picking up a call from Thompson.
The 10♣ river completed the board and Ogura fired a final bet worth 800,000. Thompson called with a dry smile on the face and took over the lead from his opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,200,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
6,000,000
1,600,000
|
1,600,000 |
|
5,800,000
1,600,000
|
1,600,000 |
|
1,900,000 |