Thompson Makes Gutsy River Call vs. Nakamura
Nível 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Tamon Nakamura opened to 1,600 and Gary Thompson called from the big blind.
The flop came 
and Nakamura continued for 1,100. Thompson called.
The turn brought the 
and Nakamura fired once more for 2,500. Thompson called a second time.
On the 
river, Nakamura fired for 16,000, representing the vast majority of Thompson's stack.
Thompson looked bewildered and even chuckled and threw up his arms as if he had no choice but to call, yet did not expect the results to go his way.
Thompson turned over 
for two pair, beating Nakamura's triple-barrel with 
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
46,500
-4,800
|
-4,800 |
|
34,000
-39,000
|
-39,000 |
.
and Martin wished the table luck before heading for the exit.
. 
flop.
turn, but the 
on the river gave Frerichs a set and sent the "Poker Brat" to the rail.
turn before Hellmuth, changed from his Darth Vader custume into a black and yellow jersey, put out a 25,000 green chip and announced 12,000 on the 
for the runner-runner wheel. Hellmuth turned over 
to give Lim the victory as Nguyen exited the tournament area.
for two pair while Chidwick showed 
. The river was the 
and Dolan checked again. 
