Zeng Cracks Aces to Double
Level 16
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Yian Zeng opened up the action with a raise under the gun before Vitalijs Zavorotnijs, on his left, three-bet to 45,000. Zeng stuck in the call, leading the two to a flop. The dealer put out J♦8♠2♠, prompting Zeng to take the lead and pot it for 105,000. Zavorotnijs raised to put Zeng all in for not much more, and Zeng made the call.
Yian Zeng: 10♣10♠9♠9♦ 
Vitalijs Zavorotnijs: A♣A♦10♦7♦
Zavorotnijs was in the lead with pocket aces, but Zeng could still improve to a set, straight or flush. The 4♣ turn changed nothing, then the 7♥ river completed the straight for Zeng who came out on top with the nuts. Zavorotnijs busted out shortly after.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
347,000
169,000
|
169,000 |
|
Busted |