Defending Champ Enters and Wins a Big One
Level 4
: Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
Limits: 500-1,800
Xixiang Luo opened to 1,000 from early position and was called by Maksim Pisarenko in the hijack, Paul Zappulla on the button, and defending champion Sean Troha in the small blind.
On the 7♣3♦2♣ flop, it checked to Pisarenko who bet 1,800. Zappulla folded and Troha called before Luo check-potted to 12,200. Pisarenko quickly folded but Troha called.
The 9♣ turn checked through to the 6♥ river which saw Troha lead for 25,000. Luo would go deep into the tank for over two minutes before he tossed in the call. He got the bad news as Troha tabled A♠10♣9♥4♣ for the nut low and a flush which was good for the scoop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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105,000 | |
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20,000
39,000
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39,000 |
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