Chop it up and a Pay Jump
Level 29
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Allen Shen raised to 760,000, leaving just 20,000 behind, effectively putting himself all in on the cusp of the money ladder bubble. From the big blind, Benjamin Williams applied maximum pressure with a three-bet to cover Shen.
Noticing an all-in at the other table, Shen wisely paused his decision, stalling until the hand concluded. His patience paid off—he successfully laddered up and secured a pay jump before committing the rest of his chips.
Shen made the call.
Allen Shen: A♥2♦ 
Benjamin Williams: A♦4♥
The board came out very friendly with J♦Q♦9♣8♣Q♣, and a chopped pot allowed Shen to survive another shove.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,200,000
500,000
|
500,000 |
|
900,000
470,000
|
470,000 |