02-25-2009 21:32 UTC-6

A Few More Chips for Hale

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Dennis Meierotto limped into the pot and Jesse Hale checked his option.

The dealer spread out the first three community cards: {7-Diamonds}

{7-Diamonds}

{8-Spades}

{3-Spades}

. Hale checked, Meierotto bet 20,000, and Hale called.

Fourth street revealed the {Q-Diamonds}

{Q-Diamonds}

. This time, Hale check-called a whopping 30,000 from his opponent.

Fifth street was the {9-Diamonds}

{9-Diamonds}

. Hale checked again, and this time Meierotto checked behind him.

In his standard fashion, Hale announced his cards before showing them down "Nine. Recently acquired." He turned over {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

{9-Clubs}

, adding, "And the open ender."

Meierotto pursed his lips, then flashed his {8-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

{4-Diamonds}

. Hale had gotten there on the river, and he snags another little chunk of chips from the man across the table.

Tags: Dennis Meierotto Jesse Hale