Romeo Delivers Knockout Blow With Hero Call
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
Three players were in the pot on the river with [2c10h5hhj10s] showing and about 25,000 in the pot.
After his two opponents checked the river, Henrik Veldhoem moved all in for 17,200 from the button. In the small blind, Mehdi El Meray thought for about a minute before letting his cards go. Leonardo Romeo started his own tank for about two minutes. Finally, he made the call, having Veldhoem slightly covered.
"Good call," said Veldhoem.
Henrik Veldhoem: 
Leonardo Romeo: 
Veldhoem pointed at the as he flipped his cards over, but the valiant bluff didn't get through. Romeo made the impressive hero call with third pair to score the knockout and chip up big.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
59,000
59,000
|
59,000 |
|
22,000
22,000
|
22,000 |
|
Busted |