2005 World Champ Doubles Opponent
Level 6
: 200/400, 0 ante
A player opened in early position, 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion Joe Hachem re-raised the pot on his direct left, and the action folded back to the player who moved all in for around 5,000 or so. Hachem instantly called.
Hachem: 
Opponent: 
The 
flop didn't improve either hand, but the 
on the turn gave Hachem's opponent a gut-shot straight draw. Only a jack would keep the player alive, and the river was indeed a jack - the 
.
It took everyone at the table, including Hachem, a brief second to realize what happened.
"This game is crazy," one player finally said, prompting Hachem to let out a laugh.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
13,700
6,300
|
6,300 |
|
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