Heath Doubles With Hero Call

Frank Visser

Level 14 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Nacho Barbero open-raised to 85,000 from middle position, and only Ben Heath called, in the big blind. The flop of Q?6?7? then saw Heath check-call the 100,000 continuation-bet of Barbero before he led out for the minimum of 40,000 on the 8? turn.

Barbero made the call and the 7? river rolled off. Heath reverted to checking again, after which Barbero opted to put his opponent all-in for his final 490,000 chips.

Heath had to use several time banks but eventually came up with a call. Barbero could only show a bluff with his K?5?, which Heath beat by calling off with 6?4? for bottom pair.

He raked in the pot and left Barbero with just over ten big blinds.