Arturo Jimenez opened early position for 4,500 and soon was faced with an all-in shove for 30,000 by a middle position player, which he called.
Opponent:
Arturo Jimenez:
Jimenez's opponent had him outkicked until the flop of brought him the lead. The turn left his opponent drawing only to an Ace and the river did not provide salvation. Jimenez was awarded the pot of approximately 65,000.
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Bende Lagua opened to 5,500 in early position and a player in middle position shoved for 65,000. Lagua snap-called and the rest of the table got out of the way. Action was heads up with Lagua at risk.
Bende Lagua:
Opponent:
The board ran out and Lagua secured the double with a set of kings.