Habib Shows Down Trips
Level 16
: Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Mark Smith opened to 14,000 from early position and Walid Bou Habib defended from the big blind.
The flop came A?J?3? and Habib check-called a 20,000 continuation bet from Smith.
Habib check-called another bet on the A? turn, this time for 33,000.
Both players checked the 2? river. Smith tabled J?10? for two pair but Habib showed down A?5? for trip aces to take the pot.
Despite the minor setback Smith is still sitting with one of the largest chip stacks in the room in front him.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,520,000 | |
|
460,000
318,000
|
318,000 |