Raio Bests Blanchard With a Better Flush

David Salituro

Level 9 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Nick Raio raised to 2,700 in early position and was called by Daniel Blanchard in middle position and Mervan Kizgin in the big blind.

Raio continued for 3,500 on the 9♠7♥J♣ flop, and only Blanchard called. He then checked the 10♥ turn, Blanchard bet 4,000, and Raio called.

The river was the 9♥ and Raio led out for 20,000. Blanchard called, and Raio showed K♥J♥ for a flush. Blanchard mucked 8♥4♥ for a smaller flush.