Spanne Picks Off the First Bluff
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Quang Vu opened to 180,000 in middle position and Joseph Spanne defended from the big blind. The flop fell 9♦8♠5♥ and Spanne check-called a bet of 120,000 from Vu.
The 5♦ paired the board on the turn and Spanne led out with a bet of 260,000. Vu called and the 2♥ rolled off on the river. Spanne checked this time and Vu splashed in a bet of 600,000. Spanne instantly flicked in a single chip and Vu tabled K♦Q♦ for a missed flush draw. Spanne held K♠9♠ for two pair and collected the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,950,000
615,000
|
615,000 |
|
3,550,000
1,540,000
|
1,540,000 |