Sternheimer Doubles Through Sturm
Level 16
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Leon Sturm raised to 120,000 on the button and Philip Sternheimer called in the big blind.
Sternheimer proceeded to check-call bets from Sturm on every street. First for 90,000 on the J♥8♦7♠ flop, then for 305,000 on the 3♥ turn, and lastly for Sternheimer’s remaining 650,000 on the 4♥ river.
Sternheimer turned over 10♠9♠ for a flopped straight, which was best against Sturm’s J♦8♣ for two pair for the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,075,000
-875,000
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-875,000 |
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2,350,000
950,000
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950,000 |