Scott Wright Doubles Through John Thornton

Photo: Scott Wright

Scott Wright raises to 275,000 from the small blind and John Thornton defends the big blind.

The two players see a flop and Wright bets 500,000. After using a time bank extension, Thornton makes the call.

The turn brings the and Wright moves all-in for 2,075,000, and after a quick deliberation, Thronton puts in the calling chips.

Wright:
Thornton:

Wright has to fade quite a bit of the deck to hold against Thornton, which he is able to do on the river, securing him the full double-up.

Scott Wright – 4,450,000 (35 bb)
John Thornton – 2,000,000 (16 bb)