Richards Gets Big Double Through Lau

Level 25
: 20,000/40,000, 0 ante

John Richards opened for 100,000 on the cutoff, Ka Lau three-bet to 420,000, and Richards made the call.
The flop came , Leu potted, and Richards made the call, putting him all in.
John Richards:
Ka Lau:
Richards was ahead on the flop with top two pair, and improved to a straight on the turn. The river
gave Lau a set but it wasn't enough, as Richards took down the massive pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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2,720,000
1,070,000
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1,070,000 |
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450,000
-1,750,000
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-1,750,000 |
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