12-08-2008 16:07 UTC+11

Rousso Doubles Up through Sabat

[user75032]

At this stage of the tournament, any draw is worth pushing. On a board of {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

{5-Clubs}

{10-Spades}

, and with 5,500 in the pot preflop, Vanessa Rousso led out for 3,500. Eddy Sabat raised her all in and Rousso quickly called. Each player had a club draw; Rousso's {A-Clubs}

{A-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

was better than Sabat's {J-Clubs}

{J-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

.

"I need a jack," said Sabat upon seeing Rousso's hand. He didn't get it. The board ran out {6-Diamonds}

{6-Diamonds}

{3-Spades}

; Rousso's ace-high took down the pot. She now has about 24,000.