06-05-2008 18:24 UTC-7

A River for Carter

[user66118]

From middle position, Tyler Hamade opened the pot with a raise to 11,000. Action folded around to Keith Carter in the big blind, who was the lone caller.

The flop ran {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{6-Clubs}

{9-Clubs}

. Carter checked and Hamade continued out for 21,000. Carter asked for his opponent's count, and then moved all in. Hamade quickly called, and we had a showdown:

Carter: {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{3-Spades}

Hamade:

{A-Clubs}

{Q-Diamonds}

The turn was the {K-Hearts}

{K-Hearts}

, giving Carter a some additional outs to chop.

Who needs a chop though? The river card brought the {3-Clubs}

{3-Clubs}

, making a winning two pair for Kevin Carter. He raked in a big pot and sent Hamade to the rail, shaking his head.