Matthew Emmel vs. Qing Liu

Qing Liu raises to 2,400 under the gun and is three-bet to 7,000 by Matthew Emmel (pictured) in middle position. Action folds back to Liu and he calls.

The flop is and Liu check-calls a continuation-bet of 3,500 from Emmel.

The turn is and Liu checks again. Emmel continues for another 7,000 and Liu check-raises to 16,000. Emmel calls.

The river is and Liu checks. Emmel thinks for about 20 seconds and then slides forward a stack of 5,000-chips, effectively putting Liu all in. Liu goes into the tank for a small bit and then folds, earning Emmel the pot.

Matthew Emmel – 103,500 (86 bb)
Qing Liu – 19,000 (15 bb)