Vang Catches Hellmuth Bluffing
Level 6
: 400/800, 800 ante
Action folded to Phil Hellmuth in the cutoff and he decided to make it 2,000 to go. Kou Vang was on the button and three-bet to 6,500 out of a stack of 45,000. Hellmuth called, having started the hand with 60,000, and the two players saw a flop of 
.
Both players checked to the 
on the turn and Hellmuth fired out a bet of 9,000. Vang called and the dealer completed the board with the 
. Hellmuth immediately moved all in, putting Vang to the test for his remaining 29,500. Vang snap-called, revealing Hellmuth's 
for five high. Vang tabled 
for two pair nines and sixes and picked up a double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
92,000
44,000
|
44,000 |
|
15,000
-59,000
|
-59,000 |
|
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