Girdler Triples
A player in early position opened the action with a raise to 1,200 and was called by Kenny Dang one seat over. Bradley Girdler also called in the small blind, as did the big blind, and the four went to a flop of 
.
Three checks sent action onto Dang and he bet 1,700. Girdler check-jammed for 7,200 and the big blind folded. The original raiser then called and Dang did as well, leaving the two to compete further for a side pot.
The turn came the 
and the original raiser went all in for 12,000. Dang called.
Girdler: 
Early Position: 
Dang: 
Girdler's top two pair was out in front with the early-position player ahead for the side pot. The river 
gave Dang Broadway, good for the side pot and knockout, but it also improved Girdler to a flush and scored him the triple.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
48,500 | |
|
27,000 |