Habib Shows Down Trips
Level 16
: Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Mark Smith opened to 14,000 from early position and Walid Bou Habib defended from the big blind.
The flop came A♣J♦3♥ and Habib check-called a 20,000 continuation bet from Smith.
Habib check-called another bet on the A♦ turn, this time for 33,000.
Both players checked the 2♠ river. Smith tabled J♣10♣ for two pair but Habib showed down A♠5♦ for trip aces to take the pot.
Despite the minor setback Smith is still sitting with one of the largest chip stacks in the room in front him.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,520,000 | |
|
460,000
318,000
|
318,000 |