10-18-2008 23:50 UTC+11

Sam Gorr Calls the Sherif

[user66118]

We join the action on the flop in a pot between Sherif Derias and Sam Gorr. The dealer spreads out {Q-Diamonds}

{Q-Diamonds}

{2-Spades}

{J-Spades}

. Derias leads out with a bet of 6,500, and Gorr calls.

Fourth street brings the {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

, and both players check. Fifth street is the {K-Hearts}

{K-Hearts}

. Derias leads again, this time with 12,500 chips. Gorr makes the call, and it's showdown time. Derias tables {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

{7-Diamonds}

, having made two pair on the last two cards. It's no good though; Gorr flips over {K-Spades}

{K-Spades}

{Q-Clubs}

for the better two pair. He drags in a sizable pot, chipping up to 117,000. Derias is hurting, down to his last 18,000 checks.

Tags: Sam Gorr Sherif Derias