Negreanu Scoops a Monster Pot From Esfandiari
Level 3
: 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Daniel Negreanu opened in middle position with a raise to 40,000. Antonio Esfandiari was next to act from middle position and he raised to 101,000. Action folded back around and Negreanu called.
The flop was 
and Negreanu checked to Esfandiari who put out a bet of 53,000. Negreanu called.
On the 
turn, Negreanu led out, betting 100,000. Esfandiari thought for a bit before raising and making it 368,000. Negreanu then took him time and raised to 1,200,000. Esfandiari called.
On the 
river, Negreanu checked. Esfandiari checked behind. Negreanu showed 
for the nut straight and Esfandiari let out a groan before mucking his hand.
"I was very happy to hear you check on the river," Negreanu said after the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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6,840,000
1,485,000
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1,485,000 |
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3,580,000
-1,455,000
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-1,455,000 |
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