Ziegler Makes a Monster Hand for Piles
Action began in this hand when it limped around to Jorge Gallardo in the small blind, who raised to 5,400. It then folded around to Tobias Ziegler in late position who then three-bet to 12,000. Gallardo made the call and the two were now heads-up.
The flop was 
and Gallardo checked to Ziegler, who then bet 5,000; Gallardo called.
On the turn 
, fireworks began, as Gallardo once again checked to Ziegler, who then bet 15,000. Gallardo then check-raised to 120,000, which put Ziegler all-in
Ziegler immediately called, and after confirming it was for less, the cards were tabled, with Ziegler at risk.
Tobias Ziegler: 
Jorge Gallardo: 
Zeigler did not have anything to fear, however, as Gallardo was drawing dead. The board completed with the 
and Ziegler scored a huge double up.
"The cards just play themselves don't they?" A player at the table asked Ziegler.
"No that was all skill. He got me to put all the money in," Gallardo responded for him as he tapped the table in respect.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
205,000
128,700
|
128,700 |
|
60,000
-92,000
|
-92,000 |