LeFort Finds River Miracle Against Gates

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Action folded to Sean LeFort in the small blind. He raised to 5,000 with only Garry "Beast Mode" Gates to act in the big blind. Gates flat-called and the two went to the flop, which came down {J-} {7-} {4-} rainbow. LeFort led for 4,600 and Gates put in a raise to 11,000. LeFort made the call with a little under 60,000 behind in his stack.

The dealer placed a {Q-} out on the turn and LeFort checked. Gates fired 20,000 and LeFort jammed all in with a check-raise. He was all in for 57,000 and Gates made the call, holding top two with {Q-} {J-} . LeFort was in tough shape with his {A-} {4-} for bottom pair.

The river saved LeFort from elimination when another {4-} smacked on the end and gave him trips to send Gates' top two pair up in flames. Gates sent over the chips and was left with a little over 60,000 in his stack. LeFort moved to about 150,000.

Earlier in this World Series of Poker, LeFort placed third in the 865-player Event #4: $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em. Allen Bari went on to win the event, but LeFort scooped up $348,128 for his third-place finish.