Max Talbot Flushes Up to 36,000

A player raised from early position, Max Talbot called from late position, the small blind called, and the big blind called. The flop came {J-Clubs}

, the small blind checked, the big blind bet 2,000, the original raiser folded, Talbot called, and the small blind folded.

Heads-up, the turn card was the {J-Diamonds}

. The big blind moved all in for 10,000, and Talbot called with {Q-Diamonds}

for the queen-high flush. His opponent showed {J-Hearts}

for trip jacks. As long as the board didn't bring a jack, a ten, a seven, or a four, Talbot was looking to double up.

The river card was the {3-Diamonds}

, and Talbot wins with his flush, increasing his chip stack to about 36,000.

For those who are joining the coverage late, Talbot is a professional hockey player who plays in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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