Sturm Takes One Off Haxton
Level 10
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Fresh off his victory in Event #23: $50,000 High Roller last week here at the WSOP, Leon Sturm sat down and immediately got involved in a hand with long-time pro, Isaac Haxton.
Haxton raised to 70,000 from early position and Sturm called behind. Both players would then check down a board of A♥5♦9♠10♦5♥, with Haxton showing K♣9♣ for two pair, nines and fives, but Sturm turned over two red jacks J♦J♥ for a higher two pair, jacks and fives.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,500,000 | 1,000,000 |
|
1,800,000 | -640,000 |