Ho Wins at Showdown
Maria Ho opened to 1,400 from early position and was called by the player on her direct left. Action then folded around to Nathan Gamble, who called in the small blind. Schuyler Thornton defended his big blind to take action four ways to a flop of 
.
Gamble and Thornton checked to Ho, who made a continuation-bet of 2,500. The player on her left called and Thornton both called, with Gamble folding in between the two.
The turn came 
and Thornton checked again. Ho fired a second barrel for 5,000. The player on her left called and Thornton got out of their way, bringing the river 
. Both players checked to showdown.
Ho hesitated for a quick second and her opponent met her with equal or greater trepdiation. She tabled 
and he quickly mucked, resulting in the pot being sent her way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
74,400 | 21,000 |
|
70,300 | 47,000 |
|
55,500 | -20,100 |