Straight Versus Set for Goberville
Level 3
: Blinds 100/300, 300 ante
Picking the action up on a board of 8♦7♠4♣3♣ Alan Swan had put out a bet of 1,200 and received a call from Pablo Villena. Patrice Goberville then produced a three-bet to 6,000. Swan called and Villena folded.
On the 9♥ river Swan checked to Goberville, who put out a bet of 10,000. Swan quickly called.
Goberville showed 5♦6♣ for the flopped straight, which had improved to a nine high straight on the river, versus Swan's 8♣8♠ for a set of eights.
Goberville scooped a decent pot while Swan was left frustrated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
70,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
|
45,000
45,000
|
45,000 |
|
27,200
-22,800
|
-22,800 |