Rea Pressures Houle
Level 37
: Blinds 625,000/1,250,000, 625,000 ante
Daniel Houle opened to 3,000,000 on the button holding 3♠3♣, and Lucas Rea made the call in the small blind with K♥9♠.
Rea checked the 6♦8♠6♠ flop, and Houle continued with a bet of 2,500,000. Rea called, and the 5♣ turn hit the felt.
This time, Rea led out for 5,200,000 and Houle slid in a call. Rea led out again after hitting his straight on the 7♠ river, moving all in and putting the pressure on his opponent.
After taking a few minutes, Houle let his hand go and Rea raked in the chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
76,175,000
12,275,000
|
12,275,000 |
|
42,500,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
15,200,000
10,700,000
|
10,700,000 |