Gatford Hits a Straight Against Gardner
Level 6
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Billy Chattaway opened the action from the cutoff with a raise and Ben Gatford called on the Button. Anthony Gardner made a three-bet to around 18,000 from the big blind and only Gatford called.
Both players checked the 
flop and when the turn brought the 
, Gardner check-called an 11,000 bet from Gatford.
The 
fell on the river and this time round Gardner led for 20,500 into the 70,000 pot. Gatford made the call.
Anthony Gardner: 
Ben Gatford: 
A straight for Gatford meant he claimed the pot and Gardner's chips moved back down to around 80,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
120,000 | |
|
80,000
40,000
|
40,000 |