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While we’re debating the best strategy to play small pairs, others win $5,000,000 with that hand. So did Greg Raymer. At the final table he was dealt:
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Just a small pair… And his opponent held…
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A trash hand… But it’s a final table. He decided to try and bet $300,000. The flop came:
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So, Williams had a pair. Is it possible for Raymer to win? He has only a pocket pair. Though even now it’s better than Williams’… Raymer checked. Williams bet $500,000. It’s hit-or-miss! Raymer raised to $1,600,000. Williams called. And the turn was:
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This two pairs - Raymer bet $2,500,000. So, two pairs against two pairs. One card will decide it all. And this fifth card comes:
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It happens seldom or never: trips on the board. So, Raymer simply went all-in… Williams moved in too. And showed his hand. Two full houses at the final table!
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Greg Raymer won the title and $5,000,000 in prize money.
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