Johnson Flops A Set
Level 16
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Blinds 3,000/6,000 Ante 6,000
Action was picked up in a sizable pot on the turn between Marco Johnson on the button, and Rahul Laal in first position.
With a board reading 
, Laal checked to Johnson who bet 31,000 and Laal called.
The river brought the 
and Laal checked to Johnson who bet 64,000 and Laal went into the tank. After some thought he put in the call and Johnson turned over 
for a set of queens.
Laal mucked his hand and the two-time WSOP bracelet winner raked in a pot as he became one of the late night chip leaders.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
593,000
593,000
|
593,000 |
|
||
|
35,000
-159,000
|
-159,000 |