Rast Wins With a Chop
Level 33
: Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
David Eldridge raised to 2,000,000 on the button with J♦9♦7♥5♦ and Brian Rast called in the big blind holding K♥9♥8♣7♣.
Rast check-called a bet of 1,800,000 on the 8♠6♠A♣ flop.
The 10♦ turn gave both players the nut straight, though Eldridge did have a redraw to a better one. Rast checked before raising to 21,300,000 after Eldridge bet 4,300,000. Eldridge moved all in for a little more with Rast quickly calling with the slightly larger stack.
David Eldridge: J♦9♦7♥5♦ 
Brian Rast: K♥9♥8♣7♣
Eldridge was freerolling but ended up chopping the pot once the 5♠ river completed the board, much to Rast's relief.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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37,025,000
650,000
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650,000 |
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34,400,000
-650,000
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-650,000 |
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