Brower Gets Paid
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 40,000 ante
Nolan Brower called an early position raise to 180,000 before Michael Long three-bet to 525,000. Brower was the only caller, and the dealer fanned out the 8♠2♠10♣ flop.
Brower checked to Long, who fired a bet of 650,000. That was met with a check-raise by Brower, who moved all in. Long called and the cards were turned up.
Nolan Brower: 8♥8♦ 
Michael Long: A♠Q♠
Brower's set of eights were able to fade a spade through the K♦ turn and 6♣ river, earning the double-up through Long.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,300,000
4,060,000
|
4,060,000 |
|
1,580,000
3,870,000
|
3,870,000 |