Big Pot After Thomas Hits His Straight
Level 19
: 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Mikita Badziakouski opened to 1,100,000 with 
from early position and Julian Thomas defended his big blind with 
.
The flop came 
and Thomas checked. Badziakouski continued for 1,000,000 and Thomas peeled his gutshot. He was instantly rewarded with the 
making his straight. He checked to his opponent who bet 3,700,000. Thomas called.
The river was the 
. Thomas checked and Badziakouski tanked for ninety seconds before betting 9,000,000. Thomas called and took down the pot with his straight, overtaking Badziakouski in the chip counts in the process.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
39,000,000 | 16,000,000 |
|
13,000,000 | -14,000,000 |