Griffeth's Top Pair Takes Pot

Roongsak Griffeth opened from under the gun for 13,000. Maria Konnikova raised to 35,000. After a bit of thought, Griffeth put in the call and the two went heads-up to the flop.

Konnikova fired another 20,000 at the flop, getting a quick call from Griffeth.

The turn was checked through before Griffeth fired for 50,000 on the river. Konnikova made the call and Griffeth turned over . His top pair proved good enough, as Konnikova mucked her hand, giving the pot to Griffeth to add to his growing chipstack.