05-19-2008 13:28 UTC-5

A Big Decision and Short Stack

[user66118]

Gavin Smith has been very active early, and has watched his chip stack steadily dwindle. In the most recent action, Smith tangles with Justin Gobar, of San Antonio, TX. Going to the flop, they have built a pot worth 2,400, as the dealer turns over the first three cards: {Q-Diamonds}

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Smith bets out 1,500 chips, and his opponent raises it up to 3,500. Smith looks flustered as he riffles through his remaining 3,000 chips, debating his move. After several minutes, Smith folds {A-Spades}