09-02-2008 14:58 UTC+8

A New Name Rises to the Top

[user75032]

Aussie Sam Jessop has crested the field as an early chip leader. He recently took down a nice pot and eliminated a player on a board of {Q-Diamonds}

{Q-Diamonds}

{K-Clubs}

{7-Hearts}

{Q-Hearts}

. Jessop's opponent checked to Jessop, who bet 1,500. His opponent check-raised to 3,000, bringing an all in bet from Jessop. His opponent called.

Jessop: {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

{7-Spades}

Opponent:

{Q-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

The turn was a total trap card for Jessop's opponent, making him trip queens while simultaneously filling Jessop's full house. Jessop's opponent missed his own full house draw when the river came {9-Spades}

{9-Spades}

and was eliminated from the tournament.

Tags: Sam Jessop