Burleson Spikes the River in Massive Pot
Level 18
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Rick Burleson and Alan Li went to a flop of J♣6♥5♣ where Burleson bet 45,000 from the big blind. Alan Li then moved all in for 725,000, and Burleson called.
Alan Li: 6♦6♠
Rick Burleson: A♣K♣
Li showed a set, while Burleson was on the nut flush draw with more than 2,000,000 in the middle. The 10♦ turn also gave Burleson a straight draw, and he spiked the Q♥ on the river to win the pot and send Li to the rail.
"F**k yeah!" Burleson shouted out, loudly clapping his hands together as he took over the tournament chip lead.