Esfandiari Gets Thin Value
Jean-Robert Bellande raised to $7,000 and got a call from John Morgan. Antonio Esfandiari squeezed it to $23,000, and only Morgan called, though he would be out of position with Esfandiari on the button.
"Best hand I've had since I was in high school," Morgan declared.
Both checked the 
flop, and Morgan came out betting with $15,000 on the 
turn. Esfandiari called, and Morgan checked the 
. Esfandiari considered his options and then bet just $15,000. Morgan called, and Esfandiari showed down 
. Morgan couldn't beat it.
The Minnesota-based business magnate now has about $445,000, meaning he's down over $150,000.