Ho Gets There Both Ways to Bust Rakuss
Level 16
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Maria Ho raised to 18,000 on the button as action folded to a short-stacked Eduards Rakuss in the big blind. "At 9:30 I make my decision," Rakuss said with more than 10 minutes remaining in the level. He waited until the clock clicked down before calling.
The flop came 9?6?8? and Ho bet all in. Rakuss again paused for a moment before calling off his last 10,000.
Eduards Rakuss: 5?5? 
Maria Ho: Q?7?
Ho had a straight draw against Rakuss' pair, and while Rakuss improved to a set on the 5? turn, the same card gave Ho her straight. The K? river improved Ho to a flush and sent Rakuss to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
700,000
180,000
|
180,000 |
|
Busted |