Anthony "Venus" Hu opened with a raise to 6,800 from middle positon and Phil "Lumestackin" Hellmuth three-bet jammed for 58,733 from the button. Adam "PHsGoldShoes" Hendrix then called off for 15,082 from the big blind and Hu got out of the way.
Adam "PHsGoldShoes" Hendrix:
Phil "Lumestackin" Hellmuth:
The board ran out and Hellmuth improved to a Broadway straight to eliminate Hendrix.
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Here's a look at some highlights of big and interesting hands caught in the PokerNews live updates last week, including big ones involving Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu.
Joon "jykpoker" Kim limped from the small blind. James "Danfriel" Gilbert raised to 8,400 from the big blind, Kim called.
The flop came the . Gilbert bet 9,308 and was called. The turn was the , Gilbert fired again, this time for 16,168 and was called again.
The river was the . Kim checke again, Gilbert jammed all in to force Kim to make a decision for his tournament life. Kim went into the tank, exhausting his all of his time before calling.
Gilbert showed the for the flopped straight, which crushed the of Kim who was eliminated after the call.