Katz Turns the Better Two Pair
Level 32
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 0 ante
Cary Katz called Ryuta Nakai’s raise to 43,000 after Katz defended his small blind.
On the 4♠5♥4♣ board, Nakai continued for 31,000, and Katz made the call.
The 6♦ on the turn saw Katz bet 76,000, and Nakai check-called.
Both players checked the J♦ river, leading to showdown.
Ryuta Nakai showed 8♦5♠ for two pair, fives and fours, while Katz had Q♠6♠, which improved to the better two pair on the turn to take down the pot.