Barclay Puts a Bad Beat on Sowell
Level 15
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Justin Barclay shoved for 111,000 from under the gun and Jeff Sowell reshoved with a covering stack from the button, folding out all other players and leaving Barclay at risk.
Justin Barclay: 9♥9♣
Jeff Sowell: J♦J♥
Barclay's pocket pair was dominated, but the 9♦Q♦2♦ flop gave him a set, leaving Sowell drawing to a jack or a diamond. Barclay filled up on the 2♥ turn, leaving Sowell down to two outs, and after the Q♥ river Barclay secured the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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320,000
240,000
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240,000 |
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237,000
207,000
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207,000 |