Manzano Turns a Straight to Chip Up
Level 19
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Diogo Veiga raised to 30,000 from the cutoff and got called by Alex Manzano in the big blind leading to a 10♣J♦K♦ flop.
Manzano checked to Veiga, who continued with a bet of 40,000. Manzano called and the dealer put the 9♥ out on the turn.
Action checked through to the 6♣ river.
Manzano paused briefly before deciding to lead for the first time of the hand for a bet of 26,000. The small sizing got a call from Veiga. Manzano turned up the Q♦J♠10♠2♣ for the low end of a straight.
Veiga checked his cards and mucked, saying he had two pair as the dealer sent the chips in Manzano's direction.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
948,000 | 625,000 |
|
797,000 | 388,000 |