Latona Gets the Higher Straight
Level 18
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Play was ongoing with Yann Perron in middle position, checking the action to Anthony Latona on a 10♠2♣7♥ flop beside an 80,000 pot.
Latona fired 110,000, and Perron called. The turn J♠ fell, and Perron just picked up a stack of T-25,000 chips and jammed it in the middle, knowing that the bet covered Latona.
Latona called, putting himself all-in for 75,000 and at risk.
Anthony Latona: K♠9♥7♦5♠
Yann Perron: A♦J♦9♠8♠
Latona was looking to complete his draws against Perron's jack-high straight. The Q♣ fell on the river, giving Latona the king-high straight and a double-up.