Brutal River Stuns Israel
Erik Nordahl raised to 18,000, Jenny Israel three-bet to 55,000 and Nordahl called. On the flop, Nordahl retook the betting lead and came out with a bet of 45,000. Israel called in position.
The turn was the and Nordahl shoved all in. Israel had 125,000 and took the better part of three minutes before flicking in a calling chip.
Jenny Israel:
Erik Nordahl:
After folding pocket queens earlier, this time Israel went all the way with it and was in tremendous shape to double up. There was a brutal surprise waiting for her, though, as the dealer burned and turned the to give Nordahl a cruel winner.
Wide-eyed, Israel stared at the river while the "ooohs" echoed across the tournament room. She had to depart from the tournament in 23rd place and received �2,690.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Erik Nordahl |
550,000
481,100
|
481,100 |
Jenny Israel | Busted |