Istomin Gets Paid with a Straight
Level 4
: Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
There was about 6,000 in the middle on the J♣7♠6♥9♥ turn, and Aleksei bet 1,700, which was called by his opponent.
The 10♦ completed the board on the river, and Istomin fired again, this time for 2,500. His opponent paused for about five seconds and made the call.
Istomin tabled J♥8♠ for a straight and his opponent mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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176,000 |