Dawson Bests Simon

Erick Torres

Level 17 : Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante

Jason Simon opened to 28,000 from the cutoff before Kerry Dawson called from the big blind.

The J♠K♥7♣ flop resulted in a check from Dawson. Simon continued for 22,000. Dawson called.

Both players checked the 8♦ turn, which ushered in the J♥ river.

Dawson took the initiative with a bet of 25,000. Simon didn't bite as he folded and yielded the skirmish to Dawson.