Braga Stands Pat

Limit 2-7 Triple Draw

Martin Smith raised from under the gun and JJ Liu called from middle position before Sergio Braga came along from the small blind. The big blind called and the players tossed out their draw cards.

Braga took one and the big blind took three, while Smith took two and Liu took one. Braga led the betting after the draw and the big blind folded before both Smith and Liu came along.

Braga stood pat after the first drw and Smith took two before Liu took one. Braga bet again and both players called.

After the second draw, Braga was still pat and Smith drew one before Liu tapped the table to hold all five cards. All three players checked the third draw and the cards were turned up.

Braga showed 8x7x6x5x2x to take the pot with an eight-seven and Smith tossed it in the muck before Liu took a second look and conceded the pot.