ClubWPT Qualifier Craig Parsons Wins One Early

Photo:  ClubWPT Qualifier Craig Parsons

Hien Hoang min-raises under the gun to 400, Craig Parsons calls from the cutoff, Joe Ghio calls from the small blind, and Gregory Pincombe calls from the big blind.

The flop comes , and it checks to Hoang, who bets 800. Parsons and Ghio both call, and Pincombe folds.

The turn card pairs the board with the , and all three players check.

The river card double-pairs the board with the , Ghio checks, and Hoang bets 1,200. Parsons calls, and Ghio folds. Hoang says he has two pair, and Parsons turns over for two pair, sevens and fives. Hoang mucks, and Parsons wins the pot.

Craig Parsons  –  57,000  (285 bb)
Hien Hoang  –  52,000  (260 bb)