06-10-2008 21:24 UTC-8

Hellmuth Gets Run Down

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General Phil

Phil Hellmuth limped in from middle position. A late-position player checked and the big blind checked.

The flop was {8-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

{3-Diamonds}

{10-Clubs}

and the big blind and Hellmith both checked. The LP bet and the BB folded. Hellmuth called.

The turn was {6-Diamonds}

{6-Diamonds}

and both checked.

The rvier was {8-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

and Hellmuth checked. The LP bet and Hellmuth called.

Hellmuth showed {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{A-Diamonds}

, but the LP had {9-Diamonds}

{9-Diamonds}

{8-Spades}

for the win.

"Every time I pick up aces, I get run down," Hellmuth muttered. "But I love the action."

Tags: Phil Hellmuth