Betbese Doubles Through Crespi
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Joan Crespi opened to 50,000 from early position before Nicolas Betbese went all-in for 165,000 from the small blind. Crespi called to put Betbese at risk for his tournament life.
Nicolas Betbese: A♠J♠
Joan Crespi: A♦10♦
The flop was of no help to either player when it came 4♣7♠6♦.
Both players hit the J♦ turn as Betbese upgraded to a pair, but Crespi gained a flush draw.
The 2♣ was a brick as Betbese survived to fight another day.