Welch Is Going Back and Forth
Joshua Welch, seated at the button, opened the action with a raise to 2,600,000, which was called by Andy Chen.
On the flop 6?K?8?, both players opted to check.
Welch took the initiative on the turn 5?, betting 3,500,000, which Chen check-called.
No further action occurred on the river 7?, leading to a showdown. Welch revealed A?7? for a pair of sevens, while Chen showed A?8?, increasing his stack as Welch's stack dwindled to 8,500,000.
In the very next hand, Martin Alcaide started things off from middle position with a raise to 2,500,000. Welch, now in the cutoff, responded by going all in.
Joshua Welch: K?J?
Martin Alcaide: K?K?
Welch was in need of help from the board. The flop delivered 10?10?5?, prompting Welch to rise from his seat, anticipating defeat. However, hope returned on the turn A?, providing a flush draw. The table erupted in cheers as the river 4? completed Welch's flush, resulting in a crucial double-up.
Jogador | Fichas | Oscila??o |
---|---|---|
Andy Chen |
40,000,000
1,000,000
|
1,000,000 |
Joshua Welch |
19,000,000
14,000,000
|
14,000,000 |
Martin Alcaide |
8,800,000
-3,400,000
|
-3,400,000 |
|