Shchemelev's Straight is Better
Level 29
: 15,000/30,000, 0 ante
Omaha-8
Howard Smith raised from the button and Vladimir Shchemelev defended.
The flop fell 
and Shchemelev bet. Smith called, the 
turn fell and both players checked.
The river was the 
, Shchemelev bet and Smith called.
Shchemelev showed 
for a queen-high straight, besting Smith's 
for a jack-high straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,860,000
460,000
|
460,000 |
|
2,300,000
-460,000
|
-460,000 |