Obara Missteps With Incorrect Hero Call
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Parker Talbot 
opened to 120,00 from early position. Jun Obara 
made the call, as did Luigi D'Alterio 
in the big blind.
The flop showed up 
. D'Alterio and Talbot both checked, and Obara bet 160,000. D'Alterio called with his middle pair, and Talbot made the fold.
The turn showed up the 
, and the action was checked through.
The river gave D'Alterio two pair when the 
fell. D'Alterio led for a healthy 580,000. On Obara, he went into the tank with ace high. After about 45 seconds, he made a hero call that was no good, and D'Alterio scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,740,000
1,010,000
|
1,010,000 |
|
3,960,000
-860,000
|
-860,000 |
|
1,660,000
-150,000
|
-150,000 |
|
||