Sawers Checks Back Top Set
Level 3
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
On a board reading ![]()
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, with 100,000 in the pot already, Manfred Gunther checked from the small blind, as did the player in the big blind. Kathy Sawers was in middle position and bet 65,000. David Guay had a decision in the hijack and was visibly torn but eventually folded, as did the player on the button. Gunther called and the big blind mucked.
The turn was the
. Gunther checked, Sawers bet 77,000 and Gunther called again.
The river was the
and both players checked. Gunther was reluctant to show his hand so Sawers took it upon herself to show ![]()
for top set. Gunther mucked.
David Guay was at the table and said, "Wow! Top set!" Sawers sheepishly said, "There's a straight on board. He's in the small blind!" as she raked in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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950,000
50,000
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50,000 |
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600,000 |