Xia Gets Paid With Straight
Level 16
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Lin Xia raised to 8,500 from the hijack and was called by the big blind.
The flop came A♥9♥4♣ and Xia bet 5,500 when checked to. The big blind called.
Action checked through on the 3♠ river.
The 5♠ was the turn and the big blind led for 10,500. Xia thought for a moment before raising to 45,000. His opponent burnt through all his time cards before slamming in the call. Xia tabled 2♥2♠ for a rivered straight to take down the pot as the big blind mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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295,000
208,000
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208,000 |