Maria Stern Doubles Up

Running a bit low on chips and under the gun, Maria Stern pushed forward her last 5,750 and the other players folded in turn. Until Maura Harris, sitting in the big blind, started thinking the situation over.

There's one piece of information that certainly colored her decision-making process--during the deal the {K-Spades}

had been exposed. Maria set her glasses atop her cards as Maura counted out the chips required for a call.

"You look happy and confident," Maura said and Maria quickly replied, "I am, baby!" Stern warmed the room with a radiant smile...right up to the point where Harris called. And showed {A-Diamonds}