Stefan Leenen Catches a Miracle

Mar 19, 2024

Photo: Stefan Leenen

Michel Leibgorin just took his seat at a new table and opened to 2,000 under the gun first hand. “Welcome to the table,” another player says. 

Stefan Leenen calls in early position, while the small blind three-bets to 8,500. Leibgorin folds, but Leenen calls.

The flop comes Heart ADiamond 8Diamond 7 and the small blind bets 2,500. Leenen then moves all in and the small blind snap-calls for around 40,000.

All-In Player: Diamond ADiamond K
Stefan Leenen: Club ADiamond J

The small blind is far ahead with top pair, king-kicker and the nut flush draw, but Leenen catches the Heart J on the turn to make two pair. The river is the Club 6 and the massive pot is sent to Leenen, while the small blind stops to take a picture of the board before heading for the rail.

Stefan Leenen- 160,000 (200 bb)
Michel Leibgorin- 40,000 (50 bb)

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