Tong Turns a Straight to Bust Rafael
Level 9
: Blinds 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante
With Sean Rafael all-in, three players saw the flop come down 9♥7♦4♣. Robert Valden checked from early position, and Kristopher Tong checked behind from the button.
The J♠ appeared on the turn and Valden check-folded to Tong's bet of 28,000.
Sean Rafael: Q♥J♥6♣6♠ 
Kristopher Tong: K♣10♥10♠8♠
Rafael was drawing dead to the turned straight of Tong. The 2♣ appeared on the river and Rafael hit the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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300,000 | |
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150,000
120,000
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120,000 |
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Busted | |