Oz's River Bet Forces Ruggeri to Fold
Level 25
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Barak Oz kicked off the action with a raise to 80,000 from under the gun, and Umberto Ruggeri, sitting on the button, responded with a three-bet to 240,000. After assessing his opponent's stack, Oz called.
The 10♦8♣7♦ flop and the K♠ turn saw both players check, keeping the pot manageable.
When the Q♦ hit the river, Oz seized the opportunity and fired a 900,000 bet. Ruggeri, out of time bank cards and with only 30 seconds to decide, agonized over the call. In the very last moment, he folded, conceding the pot to Oz.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,900,000
500,000
|
500,000 |
|
1,750,000
50,000
|
50,000 |