Maher Turns Two Pair
Level 2
: Blinds 200/300, 300 ante
Prahlad Friedman opened from late position to 700. Jeremy Maher, in the hijack, and Denise Whitson, on the button both called, as did the big blind.
On the 
flop, Maher fired for 1,200. Whitson called while Friedman and the big blind got out of the way.
On the 
turn, Maher continued, firing 3,400 into the middle, and getting another call from Whitson.
Maher sized up and bet 6,000 on the 
river, getting one last call from Whitson. Maher turned over 
, good for two pair. Whitson pushed her cards into the muck while Maher scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
57,000 | 7,000 |
|
42,000 | |
|
|
36,800 |