To the Aggressor Go the Spoils

Eric Buchman raised to 250,000 preflop and Kevin Schaffel called along with Jonathan Tamayo. The flop came down {7-Hearts}

and Buchman was first to act. He fired 400,000 and Schaffel folded. Tamayo made the call.

The turn brought the {10-Clubs}

and Buchman fired 700,000. Tamayo called again.

The river brought the {3-Clubs}

and Buchman again fired. He bet the same as he did on the turn -- 700,00. Tamayo quickly announced a call.

Buchman turned over {6-Diamonds}

for a seven-high straight. Tamayo was about to show his hand, but then realized what Buchman had and mucked before sending the chips over.

2009 World Series of Poker