06-30-2008 19:04 UTC-7

Hand #148: J.C. Tran

Shamus

J.C. Tran stood up to stretch a bit before this one began. Back in his chair, Tran limped from the button, and Rasmus Nielsen checked.

The flop came {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

{4-Hearts}

{K-Clubs}

, and both checked. The turn was the {J-Diamonds}

{J-Diamonds}

. Nielsen bet 85,000, and Tran raised to 300,000. Nielsen leaned over to count out to himself how many chips Tran had behind. He made the call.

The river was the {5-Hearts}

{5-Hearts}

. Nielsen checked. Tran sat still for a few seconds, then pushed out 675,000. Nielsen called.

Tran showed {K-Spades}

{K-Spades}

{4-Diamonds}

for two pair, and Nielsen showed the {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

as he mucked.