Lai Snaps Off River Bluff with Top Pair
Level 5
: Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
Duc Lai was in the small blind against Liam Black in early position. With the board reading A♦3♣3♥5♦ Lai led the turn for 3,200. Black opted to raise the minimum bringing the bet to 6,400 and Lai promptly called.
The river came the 7♠ and Lai slowed down, checking to the new aggressor. Black continued his story as he fired an additional 6,400. The river bet was quickly called by Lai who tabled the winning hand showing A♣Q♥ for top pair against Black's creative J♥10♦.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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40,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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8,000
-25,400
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-25,400 |
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