Baker Takes Three Quarters
Omaha-8
Justin Smith raised under the gun, and David Baker three-bet under the gun+1. The other players folded and Smith called, giving us heads up action on the flop.
The flop came down 
, and Smith check-called. The turn was the 
and once again Smith check-called. The river was the 
, and the same process was repeated.
Baker showed 
, and took the high pot with a pair of aces. Smith showed 
and had the nut low, but Baker had that combination as well. Smith took just a quarter of the pot while Baker chipped up nicely.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
430,000 | 220,000 |
|
115,000 | -66,000 |