A Strong Hand
Carlos Mortensen and Warren Strong checked with the board reading 

. The
paired the board on the turn, and Strong tossed 19,000 chips in front of him. Mortensen tank-called.
The
completed the board, and both players checked again. Strong tabled 
for nines and fives, Mortensen mucked, and Strong raked in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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390,000
44,000
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44,000 |
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110,000
36,500
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36,500 |
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