Schmidt Wins Big Pot Against Van Brunt
Level 14
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
There was over 60,000 in the middle on the flop of 10♠Q♠9♦. Joseph Schmidt bet 10,000 from early position and faced a re-raise to 40,000 from James Van Brunt. Schmidt was not to be outdone and jammed for 200,000. Van Brunt went into the tank and used a time chip before he called to put Schmidt at risk.
Joseph Schmidt: J♣J♦
James Van Brunt: 10♣9♥
Schmidt was behind two pair of Van Brunt, but had outs to a straight and some counterfeit outs. The A♥ turn added more counterfeit outs.
The Q♥ river completed the board and delivered the upset as Schmidt improved to a better two pair to sink Van Brunt's hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
460,000
337,500
|
337,500 |
|
121,500
217,000
|
217,000 |