06-26-2008 20:05 UTC-7

Hansen vs. Hansen, Thor Prevails

[user40108]

Hold'em:

Thor Hansen raised from middle position and Gus Hansen called from the big blind. The flop came {8-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

{6-Spades}

{2-Clubs}

. Gus check-raised Thor and got a quick call.

The turn fell the {3-Spades}

{3-Spades}

and Gus led out again. Thor called. The river fell the {J-Spades}

{J-Spades}

and Gus checked. Thor bet and Gus agonized over the call. He finally made it and Thor showed {K-Clubs}

{K-Clubs}

{K-Diamonds}

. Gus mucked and was left with just 22,000 in chips. Thor, meanwhile, climbs to about 137,000.