Nines Lead the way for McDowell
Level 14
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Drew Gonzalez opened to 17,000 from the hijack before William McDowell shoved for his final 38,000. Gonzalez called and put McDowell at risk.
William McDowell: 9♠9♣
Drew Gonzalez: Q♣J♠
McDowell hit a set on the flop when it came 9♦6♦7♦, and with neither player holding a diamond, McDowell was well in front.
The 2♠ turn had Gonzalez drawing dead, as the J♣ on the river was too little, too late.