$150 NLH $50,000 GTD (Flight 1A): Hitting Gin On The River, Then Having To Make A "Somewhat" Crying Call

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 7 (Blinds 300/600/600)

Total Flight 1A Entries: 54

Ed Vasconcelos (West Palm Beach, FL) knew there were a number of hands that beat his king-high straight, but wasn't about to surrender, after getting there on the river.

There are few things in poker like drawing to a hand as you head to the river, and hitting one of your outs on the final street.  Then there are the moment that happens, and your opponent shoves all-in against you, making things slightly disconcerting.  That exact situation played out moments ago at Table 1, as two players watched the dealer complete a board of Q♠ J♥ 4♠ 6♣ K♠.  

Not even three seconds passed before the player in the small blind tossed in his remaining 5,600 (which was about a half-pot sized bet).  Ed Vasoncelos (West Palm Beach, FL) didn't seem too happy about making the call, but having made a straight on the river, he was going to make his opponent show a flush (or broadway).  Vasconcelos watched as his adversary tabled Q♣ Q♥, which was one of the "shovable' river hands that Ed could beat.  He tabled his 10♦ 9♠, and scooped up the pot, leaving his opponent talking to himself, as he exited the tournament area.

Ed Vasconcelos - 41,000 (68bb)