Luo Makes the Right Call
Level 14
: Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
On the turn of a board that showed 4♥J♥6♦2♦ and with around 95,000 in the middle, Malik Hanna jammed for 72,000 from the big blind and the action was on Xixiang Luo. Luo was seated on the button and was visibly distressed by the spot he was in. After a short, intense stare down, Luo made the call to put Hanna at risk.
Malik Hanna: K♥K♠4♣2♥ 
Xixiang Luo: J♦9♠8♠2♣
Both players had two pair, but Luo's was better. Hanna had a flush draw and some other cards he could hit to win the pot. However, the dealer dropped the A♣ on the river, keeping Luo's jacks and deuces ahead, and Hanna headed to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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430,000
130,000
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130,000 |
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Busted | |