Lahti Doubles Through with the Big River Call
Pot Limit Omaha
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Action picked up with a flop showing 
. John Monnette and William Lahti were battling over a pot of about 38,000.
Lahti checked from the blinds and Monnette bet about 18,000 in position. Lahti called and took the hand to the turn.
The turn brought the 
and action checked through. Action wouldn't be checking through on the final street, though.
The river landed the 
and Lahti now led into Monnette for 20,000. Monnette thought for about 30 seconds and announced, "pot." The bet was for 89,500 effective, all that Lahti had left.
Lahti sat up, knowing his next decision would decide his tournament. "Did you hit it?" he asked. He only thought for about 20 seconds before announcing, "I call."
Monnette shook his head and showed 
showing he bluffed with full house blockers. Lahti table 
for two pair and the big double.
"That's the first time I've been all in and at risk all tournament," said Lahti.
"You weren't at risk," joked Monnette.
"Yeah, but I didn't know that," laughed Lahti as he took down the vital pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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260,000
33,000
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33,000 |
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245,000
-175,000
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-175,000 |
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