Alshanti Not Convinced By Zhang
Zilong Zhang three-bet to 145,000 from the small blind after Abdullah Alshanti opened from the hijack. Alshanti called the raise.
Zhang, with 
, bet 85,000 on the 
flop and Alshanti called with his 
. The 
came on the turn and Zhang fired a second barrel of 185,000. Again, Alshanti called.
The 
river paired the board, giving both players the same best five-card hand. Zhang not content with sharing the pot added an extra 575,000 to the pot. Alshanti and Zhang had been at the same table for most of Day 4 and began the table chat.
"You never have a seven or an ace," chimed Zhang.
"Why are you so confident? Stop talking," Alshanti joked. The pair had developed a good rapport throughout the day.
Alshanti had seen Zhang show many bluffs throughout, but Alshanti was convinced Zhang had it this time around.
"This is so sick man," Alshanti continued.
Zhang tried to a few more lines but Alshanti took a stand and called to receive half of the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,055,000 | 135,000 |
|
1,010,000 | 20,000 |