Brutal River Stuns Israel
Erik Nordahl raised to 18,000, Jenny Israel three-bet to 55,000 and Nordahl called. On the ![]()
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flop, Nordahl retook the betting lead and came out with a bet of 45,000. Israel called in position.
The turn was the
and Nordahl shoved all in. Israel had 125,000 and took the better part of three minutes before flicking in a calling chip.
Jenny Israel: ![]()
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Erik Nordahl: ![]()
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After folding pocket queens earlier, this time Israel went all the way with it and was in tremendous shape to double up. There was a brutal surprise waiting for her, though, as the dealer burned and turned the
to give Nordahl a cruel winner.
Wide-eyed, Israel stared at the river while the "ooohs" echoed across the tournament room. She had to depart from the tournament in 23rd place and received €2,690.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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550,000
481,100
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481,100 |
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Busted |