Higgins Climbs the Ranks
Level 9
: 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Action folded around to the cutoff, who opened for 2,400. Only Matt Higgins called in the small blind.
The flop came 
. The cutoff continued for 3,500, and Higgins called.
The 
paired the board, added a second flush draw, and went check-check.
Higgins led for 6,500 on the 
river, and the cutoff quickly called. Higgins showed 
for well-disguised trips and added the pot to his already intimidating stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
205,000
119,000
|
119,000 |