Morris Doubles Through Shan, Moves Into Second
Level 31
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Peng Shan raised to 600,000 from the cutoff with Q?J?9?8?, and Arthur Morris defended his big blind with A?K?5?4?.
The flop came 10?4?5?, giving Morris the nut flush draw with two pair. Both players checked.
The J? hit the turn, giving Shan a wrap and top pair but keeping Morris in the lead. Morris led out with a check, and Shan responded with a bet of 750,000. Morris contemplated for a minute before announcing pot, pushing forward 3,825,000. Shan reraised all in, and Morris called.
Both players went to their rail to await the final card. The 6? hit the river and Morris celebrated doubling up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
14,825,000 | |
|
||
|
11,025,000
6,575,000
|
6,575,000 |
|
8,075,000 | |
|
7,350,000
-625,000
|
-625,000 |
|
2,475,000
-5,950,000
|
-5,950,000 |