Habib Shows Down Trips

Ryan Lashmar

Niveau 16 : Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante

Mark Smith opened to 14,000 from early position and Walid Bou Habib defended from the big blind.

The flop came A♣J♦3♥ and Habib check-called a 20,000 continuation bet from Smith.

Habib check-called another bet on the A♦ turn, this time for 33,000.

Both players checked the 2♠ river. Smith tabled J♣10♣ for two pair but Habib showed down A♠5♦ for trip aces to take the pot.

Despite the minor setback Smith is still sitting with one of the largest chip stacks in the room in front him.