Straight Over Straight
Seneca Easley limped from the button and Shaun Walker checked from the big blind. The flop came down 

and Walker check-called a bet of 50,000 from Easley.
The turn was the
and Walker led for 175,000. Easley thought for a minute and then moved all in for 890,000. Walker called.
Easley: 

Walker: 

Both players held straights, but Easley's was a bit higher. The river completed the board with the
and there would be no chop on this one. Easley doubled.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1,970,000
1,070,000
|
1,070,000 |
|
|
1,790,000
1,010,000
|
1,010,000 |