Full House Surprise: Turchi Outplays Montes
Bernat Capdevila Montes opened the action from the hijack with a raise to 60,000, which Virgile Turchi called from the small blind.
The 4?K?K? flop saw Montes continue for 40,000, only for Turchi to raise to 110,000. After a brief moment of consideration, Montes made the call.
On the 5? turn, Turchi seized the initiative, leading out for 130,000. Montes, undeterred, quickly called again.
When the 10? completed the board on the river, Turchi took his time before opting to check. Montes, checked back quickly.
At the showdown, Turchi revealed 4?4? for a full house, leaving Montes visibly surprised as he was about to show his cards. With a flick of his hand, Montes tossed them into the muck, unable to claim the pot. Turchi’s unexpected strength caught Montes off guard.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,750,000
270,000
|
270,000 |
|
400,000
-470,000
|
-470,000 |