Griffin Gets Flushed

Kevin Taylor

Gavin Griffin opened the action with a raise to 2,700, and Raymond Dandrea called. The big blind called as well, and the three saw a flop of {2-Spades} {j-Diamonds} {2-Diamonds} . The big blind checked to Griffin, who fired out 4,700. Dandrea assembled a raise to 10,000, and put it in the middle. The big blind tanked for about 90 seconds before stacking his chips and sliding them into the middle, a bet of about 12,500. It was back to Griffin, who thought for only a few moments before going all in himself! Dandrea had both covered, but it only took him about 15 seconds to release his hand. The cards were tabled, and Griffin was in front.

Griffin: {k-Spades} {j-Spades}
Opponent: {9-Diamonds} {7-Diamonds}

Griffin would need to dodge a diamond to win the pot, but he was unable to, as the dealer put the {6-Diamonds} on the turn. Griffin would need a jack or two for the resuckout, but the river came the {4-Clubs} . That hit knocks Griffin down to 33,000.