Aces for Everybody
Level 15
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Ariel Celestino opened to 32,000 in early position, and faced a three-bet to 100,000 from Fabiano Kovalski in the small blind. Celestino responded with a minimum raise to 158,000, which Kovalski called.
The dealer spread a 10♦3♥4♥ flop, and Kovalski checked. Celestino continued for 55,000, and Kovalski check-raised to 115,000, which Celestino called.
The turn brought the 8♣, and when Kovalski moved all in, Celestino snap-called.
Ariel Celestino: A♠A♥ 
Fabiano Kovalski: A♦A♣
Each player believed they were extracting maximum value, but it turned out they had the same hand.
The 4♣ river completed the board, and the pot was chopped.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,750,000
700,000
|
700,000 |
|
475,000
30,000
|
30,000 |