Amedi Rivers the Straight
Level 23
: 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
No-Limit Hold'em
Julien Sitbon raised to 50,000 from the hijack with 
and Netanel Amedi defended his big blind with 
.
They both checked through the 
on the flop to the 
on the turn to give Sitbon two pair. Amedi checked again and now Sitbon lead out for 87,000. Amedi made the call.
The river completed the board with the 
to give Amedi the gutshot to complete the straight. Amedi took over the initiative and bet 126,000. Sitbon looked at the board and Amedi, contemplated, confirmed the amount, and then called to see Amedi's straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,961,000
355,000
|
355,000 |
|
1,039,000
-299,000
|
-299,000 |
|
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