Benson Gets There, But Not How He Hoped
Level 14
: 15,000/30,000, 0 ante
Stud
Daniel Negreanu was betting into two players on fifth street when we got to his table, and both Gary Benson and Talal Shakerchi called. They called bets on sixth as well, and everyone checked seventh.
Shakerchi: 
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Negreanu: 
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Benson: 
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Negreanu showed down tens and got a muck from Shakerchi, but an apologetic Benson said he was chasing a flush and made sevens up for the win.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,550,000
-110,000
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-110,000 |
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1,200,000
280,000
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280,000 |
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700,000
-105,000
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-105,000 |
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and Gregorich continued with a bet. Alaei raised, Gregorich called, the 
turn fell, and Gregorich check-called a bet from Alaei. The river was the 
and Gregorich checked. Alaei bet, Gregorich check-raised, and Alaei took a few moments before he called.
and Baker led out, betting 85,000. Haxton plopped a stack of T$25,000 chips in the pot which was enough to cover both Katz and Baker. Katz let go quickly and Baker called .
, keeping Haxton in the lead but giving Baker some new outs to a straight. The river was the 
- fold
, but both players with aces behind him wanted to play for more. Jake Abdalla made it two bets with 
for aces and fours.
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flop. Both checked the 
