Gus Gets Jack'd Up

On a flop of {10-Diamonds}

, Gus Hansen made it 1,125 preflop and a player from middle position called. The turn brought the {7-Spades}

and Gus fired 2,450 into the middle. His opponent went into the tank, played with some chips, then decided to call. The river was the {8-Hearts}

and Gus led out for 4,100. His opponent called and Gus turned over pocket jacks for a straight.

His opponent mucked and Gus is now up to 35,000.

2008 World Series of Poker