Alvarado's Aces
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Just before break, Istvan Birizdo opened to 400 in early position. JC Alvarado three-bet to 1,200 on his direct left, and the action folded back to Birizdo, who four-bet to 2,750. Alvarado called.
The flop fell 
, Birizdo led out for 1,750, and Alvarado stared down Birizdo before calling.
The turn was the 
, Birizdo led again - this time for 3,800 - and Alvarado studied him intently before again calling.
The 
completed the board, and for the first time, Birizdo checked. Alvarado stared at Birizdo, then reached for chips and tossed out 5,050. Birizdo called.
Alvarado turned over 
for a pair of aces, and Birizdo held onto his hand for ten seconds or so, then mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
47,500 | 17,500 |
|
24,500 | -5,500 |