The hand that would define the night started simply.
Liu raised to one hundred thousand from early position, trying to establish dominance.
Zhang Wei folded and Katarina called, with a thoughtful expression on her face.
'Too rich for my blood right now," Tan folded with a laugh.
As a guy that doesn't like doing too much, he won't do too much.
Liam looked at his cards.
Jack ♠ — 10 ♠
Suited connectors. Plenty of playability.
He made a decision and called.
Three players to the flop.
The dealer spread:
9 ♠ — 8 ♣ — 2 ♠
Liam had an open-ended straight draw and a flush draw. Incredibly strong.
Liu bet three hundred thousand immediately, showing no fear.
Katarina studied the board, then raised to one million.
Liam called smoothly. Liu looked annoyed but called as well.
The pot was now over four million now.
Turn:
7 ♥
Liam had made his straight. Jack-high straight.
Liu checked this time, perhaps sensing danger.
Katarina bet two million without hesitation.
