Hammond Catches River Bluff
Level 9
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Martin Hammond raised to 2,500 from early position and Stefano Vessella called in the big blind.
The flop came K♦4♣3♥. Vessella checked and Hammond bet 1,600, which Vessella called. The turn came the A♥ and both players checked.
The river was the K♣. Vessella bet 4,600 and Hammond made the call. Vessella showed 8♣7♣ for a bluff and Hammond showed 9♦9♣ to catch the bluff with two pair, his pocket nines and the kings on board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
70,000 | |
|
40,000
-3,000
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-3,000 |