Massive Double Up with a Set for Team Yamauchi
Level 32
: Blinds 100,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Joseph Monaco of Team Monaco opened to 550,000 from the button. Ruka Yamauchi of Team Yamauchi in the small blind three-bet to 1,700,000 and Monaco called.
Yamauchi continued for 800,000 on the 8♥A♦10♦ flop and was called, then fired a second barrel to 1,500,000 on the 5♦ turn. Monaco raised all-in for 7,900,000 and Yamauchi went into the tank before calling.
Ruka Yamauchi: 5♠5♣
Joseph Monaco: A♣7♣
Joseph Monaco jammed with top pair but ran into Ruka Yamauchi’s set, allowing Team Yamauchi to double up after the 7♠ river. Shotaro Murase immediately jumped into his teammate’s arms before celebrating with the rail.