Chidwick Hits Gin for a Triple-Up
Level 13
Limit 2-7 Triple Draw
Stephen Chidwick was all-in for 38,000 in the hijack and Hal Rotholz raised to 58,000. Freddy Deeb called in the small blind and Brian Rast forfeited his big blind. Deeb and Chidwick discarded two while Rotholz took one and the two active players checked.
The same drawing action repeated on the second draw and Deeb check-folded to a bet.
Chidwick discarded two on the final draw while Rotholz patted and the cards were exposed.
Stephen Chidwick: 7x3x2x
Hal Rotholz: 10x8x5x4x2x
Rotholz had a made ten-eight while Chidwick was drawing to the superior hand. He first flipped over the 8x before the 5x followed and the eight-seven secured the triple-up for the Brit.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
580,000 | 24,000 |
|
340,000 | -80,000 |
|
130,000 | 69,000 |