button in SafariMedoff Calls Down Costigan With a Straight
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Edward Medoff raised to 18,000 on the button and Niall Costigan called in the big blind.
Both players checked the J♠A♦8♥ flop. Medoff then bet 20,000 on the 9♠ turn, and Costigan called.
The river was the 8♦ and Costigan led out for 60,000. Medoff called, and Costigan showed 8♠5♥ for trips. Medoff, though, had 10♣7♦ for a straight to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
250,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
240,000
60,000
|
60,000 |