Magill Victorious in Battle of the Johns

950 chips were already in the pot as John Magill and John Duthie went to the flop, which came down {A-Spades}

. Duthie checked from the small blind, Magill bet 850 from the cutoff and Duthie made the call. Both players checked the {8-Diamonds}

on the turn. The river was the {A-Clubs}

and Duthie led out for 2,200. Magill looked him up.

Magill turned over {8-Clubs}

for two pair aces and eights. Duthie showed the {3-Diamonds}

before mucking and Magill took the pot, sending his stack up to 43,000. Duthie is down to 22,000.

2009 World Series of Poker