Lewis Too Quick on the Draw for Epstein
Level 12
: Blinds 600/1,200, 0 ante
Toby "DustPistons" Lewis opened to 2,700 from the hijack and received a call from Zachary "thepepster5" Epstein in the big blind.
The flop came 6♣5♣3♠ and Epstein fired a pot-sized bet of 6,000, leaving only 761 behind. Lewis raised to put his opponent all in and Epstein called to put himself at risk.
Zachary "thepepster5" Epstein: K♦J♣10♣5♠
Toby "DustPistons" Lewis: J♠10♣9♣8♠
Epstein was ahead with a pair and higher flush draw but Lewis caught up on the K♠ turn and 7♥ river, hitting a nine-high straight to eliminate Epstein, who would rebuy shortly after.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
92,336 | 18,711 |
|
15,000 | 15,000 |