Shell Shocks

Sharon Shell just took down a pretty nice pot when she led for 5,000 on the flop into two players, including Tim Vance, who three-bet preflop.

The action started when Ed McPike opened for 900 from middle position and Zal Irani called in the cutoff. Vance then made it 2,500 from the button. Shell was in the small blind and counted out calling chips, then set them into the pot. McPike also called before Irani folded, sacrificing the 900 he had in the pot already.

When the hit the felt on the flop, Shell's 5,000 bet follwed shortly after. McPike folded quickly, but Vance needed some convincing. He looked at Shell, wondering what to do next. He cupped both hands around his cards and peaked again. He then set his chips back on top of his hand, indicating he might call or raise. After another few seconds, Vance removed his chips from atop his hand and mucked, giving Shell the pot.