Seward Claims Pot with Rivered Straight Against Angelou
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Nikolaos Angelou initiated the action from the small blind with a raise to 1,000,000 holding 10♠7♠, and Nicholas Seward called from the big blind with 10♥9♦.
The flop came 10♦7♥3♥, giving Angelou two pair and Seward top pair. Angelou bet 600,000, and Seward called.
The J♣ on the turn provided Seward with a straight draw. Angelou continued with a bet of 1,200,000, and Seward called again.
The river brought the 8♦, completing Seward's straight. Angelou checked, and Seward moved all in. With his tournament life at risk, Angelou decided to fold, and Seward claimed the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,975,000
1,000,000
|
1,000,000 |
|
||
|
3,600,000
-3,800,000
|
-3,800,000 |