Gomez Sets the Trap for Kamali
Level 5
: 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Pierre-Paul Paulin opened to 22,000 from late position, Javier Gomez called in the hijack, Richard Kirsch called on the button and Hamidreza Kamali three-bet to 75,000 from the small blind.
Gomez and Kirsch stuck around to see the 
flop. Kamali bet 130,000, Gomez was the only caller and the dealer flipped over a 
on the turn.
Kamali bet 170,000, Gomez called and the 
came down on the river. Kamali moved all in for 305,000 and Gomez snap-called. Kamali tabled 
for a set of queens and would be behind when Gomez turned over 
for the nut straight on the flop, sending Kamali out the door.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,735,000
535,000
|
535,000 |
|
Busted |
and Papazian mucked his hand, sending another pot to Smith.
, Verrian bet 130,000, Roberts called and the 
came on the turn. Both players checked and a 
for a higher two pair, taking down the pot and eliminating Krpan in the process.
and there was around 850,000 in the pot. Andrew Pantling bet and James Romero moved all in for 880,000. 
for three snowmen with a higher kicker, taking down the pot from Pantling who would be left with just 4,000 that he lost in the very next hand.
on the flop and action checked to Kuo who bet 55,000.
on the turn. Both players checked to the 
river and Smith then pushed in 290,000. Kuo instantly released and Smith took down another pot.
, action checked to Yoon who bet 55,000 and Romero quickly folded.
