Big Flip Catapults Juan Carlos Placer

Juan Carlos Placer (pictured) opens to 6,500 and receives a call on his direct left before the button player opts to three-bet, making it 22,000 to go. Placer shoves for a total of 161,000 with action folding to the button runner who calls, putting Placer at risk.

Juan Carlos Placer:
Opponent:

The dealer fans out which instantly hits Placer with a cowboy to take the lead. The turn and river seal the deal for Place who collects a monster double late on Day 1a.

Juan Carlos Placer – 330,000 (132 bb)