Barnes Turns a Straight on Boon
Level 23
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Robert Boon raised to 40,000 under the gun and Stephen Barnes defended 5♥4♠.
Boon continued for 30,000 on the K♣7♥6♦ flop and Barnes called with a straight draw. Barnes completed his straight on the 8♠ turn and checked over to Boon, who this time checked back.
The river was the 2♠ and Barnes led out for 150,000. Boon quickly folded A♣Q♦ and Barnes took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,420,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
615,000
-70,000
|
-70,000 |