Spades for Spinks

James Thomson opens to 250 from under the gun, Athir Ali calls from the hijack, Jon Spinks calls on the button, and James Parker calls in the big blind.

Flop: 9 4 2

The action checks to Spinks who bets 700; Parker and Ali come along for the ride.

Turn: A

Parker checks, Ali bets 625, Spinks calls fairly quickly, and Parker follows suit.

River: J

Parker taps the felt, Ali bets 1,500, Spinks makes a quick call, and Parker makes what looks like a reluctant call.

“One pair,” says Ali.

Spinks shows T 6 for the turned flush, and it’s good enough to take the pot.

Spinks ~ 42,000
Parker ~ 38,000
Ali ~ 20,000