Asher Raises Martirosian Out

Dan O'Hair

Level 22 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Kenneth Asher raised to 60,000 first to act and Artur Martirosian defended his big blind.

Martirosian checked to Asher, who continued for 40,000 on the 2♠J♠5♠ flop. Martirosian then check-raised to 130,000 and Asher called.

Both players checked on the 10♦ turn, but Martirosian led out for 175,000 after the Q♦ filled the river.

Asher took his time and then put a raise of a bit over 500,000 into the middle, which was met with a snap-fold from Martirosian.