Nera Cracks Azzaro's Queens
Level 17
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Michael Azzaro got his chips in holding 
against the 
of Frank Nera. Azzaro was the favorite to double his short stack, but the board did not cooperate.
The final community cards read 
, giving Nera kings-up to beat Azzaro's queens-up. Azzaro reported to the rail and Nera stacked up to ~625,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
625,000
271,000
|
271,000 |
|
Busted |
and Tong called him down with 
. The flop of 
gave Tong a flush draw to go with his one overcard and the 
turn sealed the deal, completing his flush. The 
on the river was just salt in the busted player's wound.
. 
