Threes Are Better Than Twos
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Team PokerStars Pro Bryan Huang opened with a raise to 250 from under the gun and action folded to John Shin in middle position. He thought for a moment before raising to 550. The table folded back to Huang who made the call to see a flop of 
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Huang check-called for 700 before both players checked the turn. Huang was casually collecting his drink from the waitress as he tapped the table for a third time when the 
fell. Shin was also resigned to check behind as both players were sheepish to open their hand.
Huang opened 
and hoped it might be good but Shin’s creative 
had somehow caught a baby pair of threes, which was enough to win an early pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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22,000
2,000
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2,000 |
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19,000
-1,000
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-1,000 |
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