Negreanu vs. Chen Update
Tommy Chen raised to 20,000 on the button and Daniel Negreanu called from the big blind.
They checked to the turn of a 
board where Negreanu bet 15,000. Chen raised to 42,000, Negreanu called and the 
river was checked by both. Negreanu tabled 
for a straight, but Chen collected the pot with 
for a flush.
Shortly thereafter Negreanu shoved on the button for 160,000 and Chen called with 
. Negreanu led with 
, but the flop fell 
to give Chen the nut-flush draw. Fortunately for Negreanu, the 
turn and 
river gave him the crucial double-up.
The following hand, Chen raised to 23,000 on the button and Negreanu shoved for 320,000. Chen folded, but not without some choice words for Negreanu.
"Pretty pro," said Chen.
"What? Just shipping? replied Negreanu.
After a few moments of silence Negreanu added, "I didn't know what to do with the hand. Just ride the rush."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
610,000
164,000
|
164,000 |
|
350,000
164,000
|
164,000 |
|
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