Wang Finds a Gem on the River
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Action was caught after the flop came 3♠5♦7♦, and Hui Wang checked from the big blind. Thomas Blanton fired for 625,000, and received a call from Wang.
The turn was the 9♣, and Wang again checked to Blanton. He continued for 1,725,000, and again received a call from Wang.
While the 4♣ peeled off on the river, Wang led out for 2,200,000. Blanton took his time before he made the call. Wang showed 7♣6♦ for the straight to win the pot. Blanton told Wang that he had 8x8x, and was winning through most streets.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,975,000
4,050,000
|
4,050,000 |
|
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|
11,500,000
3,175,000
|
3,175,000 |