11-15-2008 21:41 UTC-8

McClain Soars Past 200K

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Mike McClain

Mike McClain opened the pot with a raise to 10,000 and Rick Troendly made the call.

The flop came down {A-Clubs}

{A-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

{Q-Spades}

and both players checked. The turn delivered the {6-Diamonds}

{6-Diamonds}

and McClain fired a 20,000 bet that Troendly called in a heartbeat.

The river brought the {K-Hearts}

{K-Hearts}

and McClain open-shoved all in. Troendly considered calling for a minute, but eventually folded, flashing the {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

.

"I got there," said McClain, as he tabled {J-Spades}

{J-Spades}

{10-Spades}

for the nut Broadway straight.

After the hand, McClain stacked up 215,000 in chips while Troendly dropped to 87,000.

Tags: Mike McClain Rick Troendly