Sagstrom Surges Ahead

Hold'em

David Bach opened for a raise, Erik Sagstrom three-bet and Bach called.

The flop was {A-Clubs}

. Bach check-called a bet from Sagstrom. The turn came the {8-Clubs}

and Bach checked again. Sagstrom bet and Bach called. The river was the {2-Hearts}

. Bach check-called one more bet.

Sagstrom showed {A-Diamonds}

for top pair, top kicker and took it down. He's now up to over 3.9 million.

2009 World Series of Poker