Holmes Flops Strong From the Big Blind, Holds On
Level 7
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Action started on the turn in a heads-up pot. George Holmes was playing from the big blind against the player on the button.
With a board reading 
, Holmes led into the button player for 12,000. The player made the call in position.
The scary and connecting 
landed on the turn, bringing in the front-door flush and putting a four-liner to a straight on the board.
Holmes checked, his opponent bet 23,000. Holmes thought for about 20 seconds and put in the call.
The button shook his head and revealed 
for top pair, but Holmes showed 
for flopped two pair to take down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
231,000 |