James Picks Off Murphy's Bluff

Bobby James raised to 700 from the hijack before Thomas Murphy three-bet to 3,100 from the small blind. James called.

Murphy continued with a bet of 3,500 on the 9♥J♠6♠ flop. James slid in the call.

Murphy didn't slow down upon seeing the 3♥ come on the turn as he put out a bet of 9,500. James once again made the call.

The 2♣ dropped on the river and Murphy unloaded the clip, shoving for 27,000. James thought it over for quite some time before eventually flicking in the call.

Murphy flipped over 8♥7♥ for eight-high. James had that beat with top pair holding J♥10♥, and Murphy was the first elimination of the day.

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