Dobbs’ Queens Takes Down Kings

Herbie Teope

Level 1 : Blinds 100/200, 200 ante

Michael Dobbs got involved in a battle of the blinds.

Dobbs faced a 1,300 raise from his opponent in the big blind and he three-bet to 3,700. His opponent, who had Dobbs covered, responded by going all in. Dobbs let out an audible sigh and then called to put his tournament at stake.

Michael Dobbs: Q?Q?
Opponent: K?K?

Dobbs was behind, but got a little comfortable when the dealer fanned 2?Q?3?, giving Dobbs top set. The turn showed J?, leaving Dobbs’ opponent drawing thin. The 2? on the river cemented the hand in Dobbs’ favor.

The battle between the two players wasn’t over because they went at it again on the very next hand.

On a board showing 4?3?8?9?9?, Dobbs tabled J?J? to take another pot.