Spekman Snaps Off Russo
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Aurelien Russo raised to 40,000 under the gun and was three-bet to 125,000 by Denzel Spekman to his immediate left.
On the 
flop, Russo check-called a bet of 115,000 from Spekman to see the 
on the turn.
Both players now checked to the 
river and after a third check by Russo, Spekman bet 195,000.
Russo paused briefly, then cut out a check-raise to 475,000 which Spekman instantly called.
Russo showed 
, but Spekman turned over 
, picking off Russo's river bluff with top two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,125,000
1,050,000
|
1,050,000 |
|
315,000
-815,000
|
-815,000 |