McMahan Doubles with Trips
Level 19
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
On a heads-up turn of 3♥10♥J♣8♦, John Zable and William McMahan got their chips into the middle, with Zable covering.
William McMahan: A♠A♥8♣9♣
John Zable: J♥9♦5♥2♦
McMahan was in the lead with his aces, and he and Zable shared the same straight draw, but he still needed to dodge a heart or any of Zable's danglers for two-pair.
Fortunately for McMahan, the river was the 8♠, giving him trip eights to take the pot for the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
505,000
-160,000
|
-160,000 |
|
172,000
60,000
|
60,000 |