06-02-2009 11:50 UTC-12

Negreanu Gives Corkins Respect

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Negreanu still scrapping.

A few tables away from Eric Brooks, Daniel Negreanu found himself in a similar situation. He led out sixth street with the best board, (X-X) / {Q-Diamonds}

{Q-Diamonds}

{8-Hearts}

{A-Clubs}

{7-Spades}

, only to see his lone opponent -- Hoyt Corkins -- raise (X-X) / {10-Hearts}

{10-Hearts}

{7-Diamonds}

{4-Hearts}

{6-Diamonds}

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Negreanu studied Corkins' board. "Eight-nine?" he asked. Corkins just chomped on his trademark cigar. Whatever it was he did, it was enough for Negreanu to convince himself to fold.

Tags: Daniel Negreanu Hoyt Corkins