Not One, Not Two, But Three Aces For Alioto
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Namhyung Kim raised to 50,000 under the gun and Dario Alioto called in the big blind.
Both players checked the 7♠9♥6♥ flop before Alioto led out for 50,000 on the 2♣ turn.
Kim called and the 8♦ fell on the river. Action was again checked through and Alioto turned over A♠A♥A♦6♠ to win the pot.
The next hand, Barny Boatman raised to 65,000 on the button and Kim called in the big blind.
The flop was 5♣4♣10♦ and Kim led out for 75,000. Boatman quickly called, but then mucked when Kim bet another 325,000 on the 9♠ turn.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,200,000
-300,000
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-300,000 |
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1,200,000
300,000
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300,000 |
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500,000
-500,000
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-500,000 |
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