Mizzi Takes a Huge Pot Off Hougaard

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From middle position, Sorel Mizzi raised to 16,000 and Isaac Baron called from late position, as did Jesper Houggard in the big blind.

The flop came {Q-Spades}

. Houggard checked and Mizzi made a continuation bet of 33,000. Baron folded and Houggard check-raised to 105,000. Mizzi thought for about a minute before moving all in for 317,000. Houggard called.

Houggard: {Q-Diamonds}

for the current nuts with a straight. Also, he has top two pair for a redraw to a full house.

Mizzi: {A-Spades}

for top and bottom pair and the nut straight draw.

A crowd of players from the other table gathered around to watch the end result of the massive pot.

The turn was a blank, the {A-Clubs}