Fortuno Wins Biggest Pot of Tournament So Far
Level 11
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
A massive pot developed recently between Robert Fortuno and Luke Nguyen, who each started the hand with over 100,000 in chips.
On a river board of and over 100,000 in the pot already, Nguyen led out for 20,000 in the small blind, and was met with an all-in raise from Fortuno for 66,500 more.
Nguyen pondered his decision for several minutes, with other players gathering to see the outcome of the massive pot.
Ultimately, Nguyen called to see Fortuno show , rivering two pair against Nguyen's turned two pair with the .
Fortuno dragged the pot to vault him over 200,000 in chips, while Nguyen was left with fumes.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Robert Fortuno |
235,000
176,000
|
176,000 |
Luke Nguyen |
25,000
-123,000
|
-123,000 |
|