Yamada Swings Back
Level 24
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
On a heads-up flop of 2♥5♠8♣, Maurice Thomas led out for 300,000 and then Derrick Yamada moved all in for 950,000 total.
After some time in the tank, Thomas made the call to put him at risk and the cards were tabled.
Derrick Yamada: 8♠5♣
Maurice Thomas: A♦J♠
Yamada was in great shape with his flopped two-pair, and the turn 4♥ left Thomas drawing only to a three for a straight.
The dealer gave Yamada a brief heart attack on the river as he peeled the 2♦ that looked an awful lot like a three but the pot was ultimately pushed his way for the double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,800,000
650,000
|
650,000 |
|
925,000
300,000
|
300,000 |