2024 World Series of Poker

Nathan Is Good at Showdown

Level 28 : Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante

Michael Vela limped in from the small blnid with J2. Kevin Nathan, in the big blind, checked his option with Q10.

Vela took the lead for 200,000 on the K94, with a few back door draws working for him. Nathan called with his gutshot straight draw.

The 7 turn and Q river checked to a showdown. Nathen's rivered queen won him this pot.

Player Chips Progress
Kevin Nathan us
Kevin Nathan
11,615,000
320,000
320,000
Day 2 Chip Leader
WSOP 1X Winner
Michael Vela us
Michael Vela
3,890,000
-1,635,000
-1,635,000

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