Tong Takes from Ashton
Level 21
: 10,000/20,000, 2,000 ante
Omaha-8
Mike Gorodinsky raised from under the gun, and Kristopher Tong made the call a few seats over. Matthew Ashton also called, and the dealer fanned out a 
flop. Ashton fired right out, and Gorodinsky made the call. Tong announced a raise, and both players called. The turn brought the 
, and it was checked to Tong, who fired out again. This time, Ashton called, but Gorodinsky got out of the way after a few moments of thought.
The river was the 
, and Ashton checked again. Tong thought for about 10 seconds before tapping the table, and then showed 
for a broadway straight. Ashton mucked, and tong jumped up to 475,000, while Ashton fell to 186,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
475,000
115,000
|
115,000 |
|
186,000
-44,000
|
-44,000 |
|
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