Hong Cracks Aces in Monster Pot
Level 15
: 1,200/2,400, 400 ante
Ryan Hong opened the action with a raise to 5,000 from early position and Noah Novick three-bet small to 10,000 out of the big blind. Hong called to see the 
?
flop and Novick bet 20,000. Hong raised to 55,000 and pretty much committed himself to call off the shove of Novick.
Hong: 
?
Novick: 
?
A gutshot and flush draw for Hong, who immediately improved with the 
on the turn. It was not over yet though as an ace, eight or spade would make Novick the better hand. The 
on the river was a brick and the biggest pot of the tournament so far went to Hong.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
180,000
95,000
|
95,000 |
|
25,000
-90,000
|
-90,000 |