Gazes Gaining Steam

A very odd hand developed recently that saw Bill Gazes emerge victorious. Four players took a limped flop of {Q-Hearts}

. David Rheem led out for 1,600 after both blinds checked. Everyone called, including Gazes in late position.

Everyone checked the {A-Diamonds}

turn to Gazes, who bet 6,000. Both of the blinds called, bringing the action back to Rheem. He stood up and started talking to himself about how Gazes had left himself 13,000 behind and how both blinds had just called. He mused that one must have a flush draw and ultimately let go of his hand.

On the river {2-Diamonds}

, the big blind led out for 10,000. Gazes moved the rest of his chips in (13,000 total) but nobody called. Both remaining players immediately snap-mucked.

"Show us," Garner said to Gazes. Gazes complied by showing {K-Spades}

for the nut straight. He now has 53,000 in chips.