The flop comes 7-7-9. Negreanu, holding a gutshot, checks. Coleman, with two pair, also checks.
Never Miss a Word Again
These discrete, rechargeable hearing aids deliver crystal-clear sound and advanced noise cancellation. Perfect for watching the news, busy restaurants, or family gatherings.
Secure transaction via Amazon.com
The turn is the deuce of spades, and Coleman is still ahead. That’s when Daniel decides to get aggressive, firing 550,000. Coleman responds with a raise to 1.275 million.
Short-stacked to start the hand, Daniel pushes back—making it 2 million. Coleman calls. It’s a tough spot for Negreanu, but he chose to take it on.
Never Miss a Word Again
These discrete, rechargeable hearing aids deliver crystal-clear sound and advanced noise cancellation. Perfect for watching the news, busy restaurants, or family gatherings.
Secure transaction via Amazon.com
Then the river changes everything—Negreanu completes his straight. With three hearts now on the board as well, he pauses, thinking through his options… and surprisingly checks.
A surprising check with a straight—but it works out.
“Straight! Straight!”
Never Miss a Word Again
These discrete, rechargeable hearing aids deliver crystal-clear sound and advanced noise cancellation. Perfect for watching the news, busy restaurants, or family gatherings.
Secure transaction via Amazon.com
Turns out, he was just playing around—definitely not the kind of victory speech anyone expected.