Wang Finds a Gem on the River
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Action was caught after the flop came 3?5?7?, and Hui Wang checked from the big blind. Thomas Blanton fired for 625,000, and received a call from Wang.
The turn was the 9?, and Wang again checked to Blanton. He continued for 1,725,000, and again received a call from Wang.
While the 4? peeled off on the river, Wang led out for 2,200,000. Blanton took his time before he made the call. Wang showed 7?6? for the straight to win the pot. Blanton told Wang that he had 8x8x, and was winning through most streets.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,975,000
-4,050,000
|
-4,050,000 |
|
||
|
11,500,000
3,175,000
|
3,175,000 |