Nov 7, 2021
Photo: Thomas Santin appears (1) confident because he is ahead pre-flop; (2) concerned because he fell behind after the flop; and (3) elated that he rivered his straight to win the pot.
Thomas Santin gets it all in from middle position for 1,365,000 with , and he needs his hand to hold to stay alive against the of Mo Khan in the big blind.
The board comes — Khan pairs his jack on the flop, while Santin picks up a club flush draw. Santin turns a gutshot straight draw for additional outs, and the ten on the river gives Santin a Broadway straight to win the pot and double up in chips.
Thomas Santin – 2,770,000 (111 bb)
Mo Khan – 1,425,000 (57 bb)