Duan Triples
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Peter Mugar opened to 60,000 from early position. Bin Duan was all-in for his crumbs from the small blind. Thomas Eychenne came along with a call of Mugar's open.
Eychenne checked the 6♣4♦J♥ flop before Mugar bet 90,000. Eychenne folded as Mugar and Duan went to a showdown.
Bin Duan: 10♠8♥
Peter Mugar: A♦7♦
Duan was behind but still had live cards.
The 7♣ turn paired Mugar, but Duan was not yet out of it with a double-gutted straight draw, needing a five or a nine.
Duan's draw ended up being a critical factor as the straight came in on the 9♦ river to award Duan the triple as Mugar scooped the side pot.