Cautious Play Limits Hissou to a Small Pot
Nível 17
: 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
A recent hand between Sirzat Hissou and Rodrigo Selouan could certainly bring a bit of discussion among players, as a scary board limited Hissou's options with the bubble approaching.
Hissou opened the action to 35,000 in the hijack and got called by Selouan in the big blind.
The flop brought 
and Selouan checked. Hissou checked behind.
The turn came with the 
, and this time Selouan bet 25,000. Hissou gave it some thought, then called.
The river brought the 
, and Selouan checked. After a bit more deliberation, Hissou opted to check back.
Selouan showed 
for bottom pair and a missed straight draw.
Hissou turned over 
for a rivered set to win a hand he certainly wishes his opponent had taken a more aggressive line on preflop.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
638,000
103,000
|
103,000 |
|
480,000
78,000
|
78,000 |