Gross Holds With His Straight
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
From the blinds, Jeff Gross got his stack of 22,500 into the middle on a flop of 10♠7♠9♦. Allen Shen called from middle position to put Gross at risk.
Jeff Gross: 10♦8♣6♣3♦ 
Allen Shen: A♦A♣Q♣J♠
Gross had a straight against the higher straight draw of Shen. The 3♣ turn and 2♦ river were safe for Gross, and he doubled up to over the starting stack,
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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115,000
60,000
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60,000 |
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85,000
25,000
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25,000 |
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