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Freeman Dispatches Opponent
Chris Freeman opened up the bidding with a raise to 12,000 from early position. An opponent from the hijack went all-in for 7,000. Steve Edmonds called from the small blind, and the big blind also joined the hand with a call as the hijack was at risk and stood to quadruple up.
The 7♣9♦6♣ flop was checked to Freeman, who bet 6,000. Edmonds folded, but the big blind stuck around with a call.
It was checked to Freeman again on the 3♠ turn. Freeman fired a second barrel for 12,000. The big blind folded as Freeman went to a showdown against the hijack.
Opponent: J♥8♠
Chris Freeman: A♠J♣
Freeman held the best hand with ace-high, but his opponent had plenty of outs going into the river.
His opponent missed all his outs on the 4♣ river as Freeman dragged in the chips.