DeWitt Charging Ahead

Jason DeWitt raised to 3,000 from UTG, John Hoppmann called from middle position, and everyone else folded. The flop came {6-Diamonds}

and DeWitt checked. Hoppmann bet 4,000, and DeWitt bumped it up to 10,000. Hoppmann called.

The turn brought the {J-Hearts}

. DeWitt bet 4,000, and Hoppmann called.

Neither player cared for the {10-Spades}

on the river, and both checked. DeWitt showed {A-Spades}

for trips, and Hoppmann mucked. DeWitt now has 105,000, and Hoppmann is down to 14,000.

2008 World Series of Poker