Boloqui Barrels His Way to a Straight
Jose Boloqui opened to 2,500,000 on the button with the 7♥6♠ and was called only by Elan Lepovic in the big blind with the J♥8♦. The flop came J♣10♣9♦ and Lepovic check-called for 3,000,000. That was followed by the 5♠ turn on which Boloqui fired another bet of 4,500,000 when checked to, earning another call from Lepovic.
That led to the 8♥ on the river on which Boloqui spiked the bottom end of the straight. Lepovic checked and Boloqui bet 8,400,000 to send Lepovic into the tank with his two pair. While contemplating his next move, Lepovic asked the dealer to spread the pot, and eventually called.
Boloqui showed his straight and then vaulted out of his chair with a loud "vamooo" before stacking up the chips, while Lepovic was left visibly flustered.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
65,675,000
5,500,000
|
5,500,000 |
|
||
|
45,150,000
19,900,000
|
19,900,000 |
|
27,275,000
4,500,000
|
4,500,000 |
|
||
|
13,400,000
18,900,000
|
18,900,000 |