Smooth Sailing On Golden Waters
Needing the board to pair, Goldwater was relieved to see the peel off on the turn to give him a full house as Thorton went from a monster to drawing to one out; the case four, which would give Goldwater quads but make Thorton a straight flush. It wasn't to be as the river blanked the , ending the day for Thorton and jumping Goldwater, who is a regular tournament player at Crown Casino, up to 15,000 chips and in great shape.