George Soars; Limongi and Boyd Crippled
Omaha 8
Chris George raised from early position and found calls from Brandon Guss next door, Michele Limongi on the button and Dutch Boyd in the big blind. The flop came down 
and Boyd checked. George continued out and Guss quickly mucked his cards. Limongi came over the top with a raise and both Boyd and George called.
The board paired with the 
on the turn. Boyd checked, George fired out, and both Limongi and Boyd called. The 
hit the river, prompting a third check from Boyd. George led out and Boyd folded his hand out of turn, stating that he thought Limongi was all in. Limongi, in fact, had 5,000 in chips behind and pondered his action. He tanked for about 30 seconds before letting go of his cards, folding what looked to be 
face up. George flashed 
for a full house. Limongi was left crippled with just 5,000 in chips while George soared to 710,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
710,000 | 140,000 |
|
32,000 | -78,000 |
|
5,000 | -75,000 |
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board. Tommy Hang took a while but ultimately made the call tabling 
for two pair, aces and nines. Limongi couldn't beat it and had no low and mucked his hand.
and George check-called a Limongi bet. The turn was the 
and George led out. Limongi called and we would see the 
turned over for the river card. George again led out and after a few moments of thought Limongi made the call. George turned over 
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as his down cards while George had 
for two pair. Sixth street wouldn't change anything as it was the 
.
