Top Set Earns a Double for Burlacu
Level 13
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Robert Burlacu opened 6,000 in middle position, and he was called by both the cutoff and the big blind.
The dealer spread a flop of J♠6♦5♦, and the action checked to the cutoff who fired a bet of 5,000. The big blind check-raised 16,000, and both Burlacu and the cutoff called.
When the 7♣ hit the turn, the big blind continued for 36,000. Burlacu called off his stack of 29,000, while the cutoff surrendered the pot.
Robert Burlacu: J♦J♥
Big blind: 7♦3♥
Burlacu flopped top set and was able to fade the straight draw of his opponent as the board completed with the 3♥ on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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121,500
121,500
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121,500 |