There were already about 40,000 chips in the pot and the board read when we got to the table. Hugo Spangenberg checked from the small blind to his lone opponent, Omar Carranza, who was in the cutoff. Carranza checked behind.

The turn brought the and Spangenberg bet 25,000. Carranza called.

The fell on the river and Spangenberg bet again, 30,000 this time. Carranza called and Spangenberg tabled for top set. Carranza mucked and Spangenberg took the pot to extend his chip lead.