Sydenstricker Pays Off Niciforo's Aces
Level 10
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Mario Niciforo and Joao Sydenstricker went to the turn on a board of 7♦9♠4♦Q♥ when Niciforo bet 15,000 from the hijack. Sydenstricker called in the big blind.
Niciforo bet another 25,000 on the 7♠ river, and Sydenstricker again called. Niciforo turned over A♣A♠, and Sydenstricker mucked.
Niciforo raised to 11,000 in middle position the next hand, and an opponent in the big blind called.
The flop came 8♣Q♥4♣ and Niciforo bet 11,000. His opponent called to the 6♥ turn, where Niciforo bet 100,000. His opponent snap-folded this time, and Niciforo took down another pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
400,000
304,000
|
304,000 |
|
210,000
130,000
|
130,000 |