Haxton Turns a Straight to Double Up Through Cheng
Level 13
: 1,000/2,000, 300 ante
Isaac Haxton defended his big blind from Cheng's open, and Altergott's call on the button and saw a flop of 
. Haxton checked and Cheng bet out 8,000, and both other players called.
The turn brought the 
and Haxton, after thinking for a short moment, moved all-in for his last 25 big blinds. Cheng called, whilst Altergott folded.
Haxton: 
Cheng: 
Haxton had turned a straight and Cheng was drawing dead. The dealer dealt the inconsequential card and Haxton doubled up to over 100,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
120,000
65,000
|
65,000 |
|
||
|
103,000
6,800
|
6,800 |