Howard Doubles With Rivered Straight
Level 7
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Jane Howard open-shoved in middle position and got called by big blind player Michelle Izzi, putting her at risk.
Jane Howard: 7♦7♣
Michelle Izzi: A♣J♣
Izzi instantly turned the tables when she spiked a pair on the flop 6♥J♥9♦. The turn 10♠ maintained her lead but also gave Howard a gutshot straight draw. The river 8♠ completed Howard's straight. Howard scooped the pot for a double.