Feb 15, 2025
Photo: James Rann
Jiazhi Zhong kicks off the hand with a min-raise that late position Tero Laurila and big blind call. At the flop , Zhang continues for 5000 that only Laurila calls. More chips are fueled in the turn
with a bet of 13,000 from Zhang raised to 39,000 by Laurila, Zhang calls to complete the board
. Zhang slows to a check, Laurila shoves 61,500, Zhang only has 48,000 behind and goes deep in the tank.
After a few minutes, the clock is called. Zhang is given another two minutes. He then folds and shows . As Laurila is dragging in the chips, he lets Zhang choose a card and opens
. Zhang says “you had Ace-Ten hearts?”
Tero Laurila – 164,500 (82 bb)
Jiazhi Zhong – 48,000 (24 bb)