06-18-2008 18:43 UTC-7

Alioto Chops to Stay Alive

[user66118]

Mike Matusow completed the bring-in showing the {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

, and Dario Alioto made the call with his {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

. Alioto bet his fourth-street {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

, and Matusow called with the {4-Clubs}

{4-Clubs}

. On fifth street, Alioto drew the {2-Hearts}

{2-Hearts}

and he checked to Matusow. Mike bet his {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

, and Dario check-raised all in for his remaining chips.

Matusow was unimpressed. "Didn't have to check-raise," he said.

Alioto responded, "I wanted to be the last one betting."

When the cards were all drawn and the hands turned over, the pot was split. Matusow tabled ( {3-Hearts}

{3-Hearts}

{6-Clubs}

)

{7-Spades}

{4-Clubs}

{6-Spades}

{7-Diamonds}

{3-Spades}

to lock up the high half with his sevens up. Alioto took the low with ( {6-Hearts}

{6-Hearts}

{4-Diamonds}

)

{7-Clubs}

{A-Hearts}

{2-Hearts}

{9-Clubs}

{Q-Spades}

.