Emery Flops Boat to Bust Opponent
Level 12
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
After some preflop action, Shaun Emery and his opponent found themselves all in, with Emery covering.
Emery flipped over 9♥9♦ while his opponent tabled K♣Q♠.
The flop came out 2♥2♠9♣ to instantly give Emery a full house, and the 8♣ on the turn left his opponent drawing dead. The Q♥ [on the river seal3ed the deal and Emery was pushed the pot as the opposing player exited the tournament area.
"Phew, thank God that nine came or that queen would have broken me!" Emery sighed with relief as he stacked his new chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
135,000
78,000
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78,000 |