MacDonnell Rives Straight; Eliminates Sewell
Niveau 28
: 30,000/60,000, 10,000 ante
Irish player Marc MacDonnell was under the gun, playing against button Gary Sewell in a heads-up pot.
They were on a 
flop, where MacDonnell bet out 110,000. Sewell raised in position, making it 250,000 total. MacDonnell called.
The 
turn ceased fire, as both players checked, but the river 
was a crucial one. MacDonnell pushed all in, covering his opponent. Sewell didn't snap-call, but he didn't tank for long, either, before calling with 
.
MacDonnell knew he was winning, showing the rivered nuts with 
for a straight. Sewell left for his payout, while MacDonnell improved to 3,575,000.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
3,575,000 | 1,950,000 |
|
Eliminé |