Sturm Puts Negreanu to the Test

Nick Becker

Niveau 3 : Blinds 200/400, 400 ante

Leon Sturm raised to 1,000 in the cutoff and Daniel Negreanu three-bet to 2,800 from the small blind. Sturm made the call.

The flop came 3♣2♥6♣, Negreanu continued for 3,200 and Sturm called, bringing the 6♦ turn.

Negreanu didn't slow down, and put out a bet of 7,500. Sturm called again and the river landed the 9♠.

Negreanu bet again, this time for 16,000, and Sturm moved all in, putting Negreanu at risk for his tournament life.

"Alright I'm gonna need a minute for this one," said Negreanu as he began thinking out loud trying to put Sturm on a hand.

After contemplating his decision, Negreanu eventually gave up his hand saying "Well done, good hand," as he tossed his cards into the muck.