Bellande's Flush Gets Paid
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Jean-Robert Bellande raised 1,500 in middle position, and he was called in three spots, including the button and Todd Ivens in the big blind.
The dealer fanned a flop of A?7?3?, and Ivens checked to Bellande as he pushed 3,000 across the line. Only the button made the call.
When the 9? hit the turn, Bellande continued with aggression, putting 8,000 in the middle, and his opponent tossed in a call.
When the 9? completed the board on the river, Bellande fired 35,000, putting his opponent deep in the tank. Bellande casually took a sip of his drink and said, "Think about it."
After a little over two minutes, his opponent made the call, and Bellande instantly whipped his A?8? face up, making a flush, and his opponent mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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150,000
-6,200
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-6,200 |
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141,000
78,000
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78,000 |
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