Brett Halan raised to 700,000 from the button, and Joseph Freeman defended his option in the big blind.
Both players checked a ![8d](/images/pokercards/8d.gif)
![jh](/images/pokercards/jh.gif)
flop, and Freeman checked the
turn. Halan bet 800,000 and Freeman called.
Both players checked the
river. “Nine-ten,” Freeman said, saying he missed a straight draw. Halan showed ![7s](/images/pokercards/7s.gif)
for a pair of fives and the winner.
Brett Halan - 9.71 million (40 bb)
Joseph Freeman - 5.255 million (22 bb)