Fuong’s Nut Straight Leaves Santini Short
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An intense hand unfolded between USA’s John Santini and Germany’s Jai Fuong on a flop of J♥7♣9♣. After Fuong bet, Santini check-raised to 4,000. The turn brought the 8♦, completing several possible straights. Santini led out with a bet of 8,000, only for Fuong to shove all-in for 54,400, pushing his stack into the middle with confidence.
Santini quickly called, and the hands were revealed:
- John Santini: 10♥6♥
- Jai Fuong: Q♠10♦
Realizing his opponent held the nut straight, Santini sighed and acknowledged, “Oh, you have the nuts.” Indeed, Fuong’s straight left Santini drawing thin, needing a Queen to split the pot. Unfortunately for Santini, the river didn’t deliver, leaving him with just 4,700 chips.
John Santini: 4,700
Jai Fuong: 120,000