Tam Doubles with Boat

Level 20
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante

Benson Tam, the chip leader coming into Day 2, defended the big blind against the late position open of Mark Strodl.
Heads up, the players saw a flop of 6?10?6?. Tam checked and Strodl checked behind.
The turn brought the 2? and Tam took the betting lead. Strodl then raised and Tam declared all-in. Strodl thought briefly before calling and putting himself at risk.
Mark Strodl: J?10?
Benson Tam: 9?6?
Benson was ahead with his flopped trips. Strodl was looking for a ten on the river, but it came the 9? instead, giving Tam a boat and the pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,200,000
311,000
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311,000 |
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Busted |