Holm Eliminated By Shak In Biggest Pot of the Day
The action started with Thomas Holm raising to 8,000 from middle position. Dan Shak then bumped it up to 23,000 from the hijack as the table folded back around to Holm. He thought for a moment before making the call before both players watched the flop come down .
Holm checked his option as Shak reached for his chips before sliding out 35,000. The bet was called and the dealer produced the on the turn. Once again Holm checked. Shak reached for his chips and bet out 75,000 before waiting on Holm to make his next move.
That would take almost five minutes! Holm sat back in his chair as he stared down Shak. Then put his hands on his hand and stared at the board. Eventually he moved all in for his remaining 178,000 in chips and was snap called.
Shak:
Holm:
Holm was in front with the two pair but would need to dodge a diamond or a king. Just like that the dealer peeled the on the river to give Shak the flush and award him the monster pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Dan Shak |
675,000
206,000
|
206,000 |
Thomas Holm
|
Busted |