Morris Doubles Through Shan, Moves Into Second
Level 31
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Peng Shan raised to 600,000 from the cutoff with Q♠J♠9♣8♣, and Arthur Morris defended his big blind with A♠K♥5♠4♦.
The flop came 10♠4♠5♥, giving Morris the nut flush draw with two pair. Both players checked.
The J♥ hit the turn, giving Shan a wrap and top pair but keeping Morris in the lead. Morris led out with a check, and Shan responded with a bet of 750,000. Morris contemplated for a minute before announcing pot, pushing forward 3,825,000. Shan reraised all in, and Morris called.
Both players went to their rail to await the final card. The 6♠ hit the river and Morris celebrated doubling up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
14,825,000 | |
|
11,025,000 | 6,575,000 |
|
8,075,000 | |
|
7,350,000 | -625,000 |
|
2,475,000 | -5,950,000 |