Liao Sends Cruz to the Rail

Laura Fryer

Level 22 : Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Wattana Cruz raised all in from the cutoff for 100,000 and got a call from Chen Liao in the big blind.

Wattana Cruz: A♦9♣ All in
Ceci Liao: K♠J♥

Cruz was ahead and looking to hold to stay in the tournement.

The K♣A♠9♦ flop was good for Cruz as she picked up two pair.

The Q♦ turn brought in the sweat as it brought in Liao the straight draw.

The dealer peeled the 10♣ river, securing Liao the pot. Cruz left the tournament in 33rd place for $4,958.