Wang Out Pips Obara to Double Up

Tyler Boyer

Level 22 : 50,000/125,000, 125,000 ante

Jun Obara raised to 200,000 from early position, and it folded to Yang Wang in the big blind who made the call.

The flop came K♣5♣7♥ and Yang check-called a bet of 100,000 from Obara.

After the 3♠ on the turn, Wang checked to Obara again, who fired out 250,000. Wang raised all in for 850,000, and Obara called to put Wang at risk.

Yang Wang: K♠Q♠ All in
Jun Obara: K♥9♦

Both players flopped top pair, but Wang's kicker was best. The A♥ on the turn changed nothing, and Wang locked up a much-needed double up.