Utsunomiya Doubles Through Hibuse
Level 6
: 250/500, 75 ante
With about 4,000 chips already in the middle and the board reading 
, the big blind checked to Emi Hibuse in middle position and she bet 2,000. Ryuichi Utsunomiya called from the button and the big blind folded.
The turn brought the 
and Hibuse bet 5,000. Utsunomiya went into the tank for about a minute before he raised to 11,900, and then it was Hibuse's turn to give her decision some thought. After nearly a minute, she called.
The 
fell on the river and Hibuse bet what looked like about 17,000, enough to put Utsunomiya to a decision for his stack. He called instantly. Hibuse showed 
and Utsunomiya flipped over 
for the nut boat to take the pot and double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
74,400 | |
|
16,500 | -30,000 |