Wolff Upset Surprises Chen
Level 27
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Wei Chen opened to 500,000 in hijack leaving one 5,000-chip behind. With action folded to the big blind, George Wolff announced all-in prompting Chen to throw in his last chip with no hesitation.
Wei Chen: A♠Q♦ 
George Wolff: 10♠10♣
Wolff's tens held on the flop [jc88s9c] making him the favorite as he got more out with an open-ended straight draw. The A♣ turn shifted the lead putting Chen ahead with a pair of aces but Wolff still had out to fall back on the last street.
The river K♦ feel without improving Wolff's hand. Chen's win surprised him as he scooped the pot and doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,210,000
560,000
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560,000 |
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600,000
900,000
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900,000 |
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