Richard Beats Westbury With Higher Pair
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Otto Richard raised to 3,000 from under the gun, Thomas Levene called and Jason Westbury called.
The flop came 5♦A♣10♠. Richard continued for 2,500 and Westbury made the call. The turn was the 3♥ and both players checked.
The river was the 8♠. Richard bet 3,000 and Westbury called. Westbury showed 9♠9♥ for pocket nines and Richard showed J♦J♠ for pocket jacks to win the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
272,000 | 224,000 |
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164,000 | 138,000 |