Liberto Leaves Hellmuth Short
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Justin Liberto was heads-up from the button against Phil Hellmuth in the big blind on a 3♥3♦7♥ flop.
Hellmuth checked to Liberto, who bet 80,000. Hellmuth then check-raised to 240,000 and Liberto called.
The Q♠ fell on the turn and Hellmuth checked — prompting a 325,000 bet from Liberto.
Hellmuth let his hand go and was left with under a million in chips following the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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4,800,000
1,100,000
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1,100,000 |
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|
900,000
-1,100,000
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-1,100,000 |
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