Welch Is Going Back and Forth
Joshua Welch, seated at the button, opened the action with a raise to 2,600,000, which was called by Andy Chen.
On the flop 6♠K♥8♥, both players opted to check.
Welch took the initiative on the turn 5♣, betting 3,500,000, which Chen check-called.
No further action occurred on the river 7♥, leading to a showdown. Welch revealed A♣7♠ for a pair of sevens, while Chen showed A♠8♠, increasing his stack as Welch's stack dwindled to 8,500,000.
In the very next hand, Martin Alcaide started things off from middle position with a raise to 2,500,000. Welch, now in the cutoff, responded by going all in.
Joshua Welch: K♣J♣
Martin Alcaide: K♦K♠
Welch was in need of help from the board. The flop delivered 10♦10♠5♣, prompting Welch to rise from his seat, anticipating defeat. However, hope returned on the turn A♣, providing a flush draw. The table erupted in cheers as the river 4♣ completed Welch's flush, resulting in a crucial double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
40,000,000
1,000,000
|
1,000,000 |
|
19,000,000
14,000,000
|
14,000,000 |
|
8,800,000
-3,400,000
|
-3,400,000 |
|
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