Thomson Bluffs, Gets There

We heard a commotion at Table 8 and saw Dennis Durante standing up and staring at the board in disbelief.

"This is some sick shit, man."

Durante told us that Jimmy Thomson had opened to 7,000 from early position and Durante three-bet to 17,500 from the button. Thomson called and then checked the flop. Durante bet 17,500 and Thomson moved in for about 55,000. Durante called and was a huge favorite with the against Thomson's , but Thomson went runner-runner for a straight to double up to 160,000.

"Some really good players at this place," said Durante, shaking his head. "Really good players."

Player	Chips	Progress
Jimmy Thomson	155,000 55,000	55,000
Dennis Durante	35,000 1,500	1,500