Gonzalez Makes Trips
Level 17
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Rafael Gonzalez opened to 18,000 in early position and action folded around to the big blind, who defended. Action checked through the flop 
.
The turn came 
and the big blind checked again. Gonzalez bet 19,000 and received a call, bringing the river 
. The big blind once again checked and Gonzalez fired out another 27,000, which the big blind called to take the hand to showdown.
Gonzalez tabled 
for trips and his opponent mucked to earn him the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
560,000
10,000
|
10,000 |