Gaspard Picked Off

A player in middle position opened with a raise to 2,800, and he was called only by big stack Jean Gaspard.

The first three community cards showed up {A-Hearts}

. Gaspard checked, allowing the raiser to keep the pressure on with a follow-up bet of 3,500; Gaspard called.

Fourth street came the {A-Diamonds}

. Gaspard now took control of the betting, firing out 5,500 chips which his opponent eventually called.

Fifth street was the {3-Spades}

. Gaspard bet once more, grabbing 7,200 chips from his stack and flicking them into the betting area. His opponent thought for nearly a minute before making the call.

Gaspard showed down {7-Clubs}