Staats Brings Us One Spot Closer
Level 17
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Christopher Staats opened under the gun and the big blind defended off a short stack.
On the 9♠4♦2♥ flop, the big blind's final 85,000 found its way into the middle, and he was at risk against Staats.
Big Blind: 9♥6♣
Christopher Staats: A♠5♠
The big blind flopped top pair against the overcard and gutshot of Staats. The 2♣ turn was safe, but the A♥ landed on the river to give Staats the winner.