The Joy of Being Suited
Level 23
: 10,000/20,000, 3,000 ante
Weaker players are often berated for playing any two suited cards, but having two hole cards of the same suit can sometimes pay dividends — just ask Jorma Nuutinen.
The action folded to Ramzi Jelassi in late position and he opened to 40,000. Nuutinen was next to act and he moved all-in, forcing the other players from the pot. Jelassi asked for an official count and when he was told 143,000, Jelassi called.
Jelassi: 
Nuutinen: 
The 
flop improved both player to two pair, but the same two pair and a split pot was on the cards. Or was it? The 
turn gifted a flush draw to Nuutinen, a flush draw that came in with the arrival of the 
on the river. Ouch!