Simone Eliminates Farinella With Pocket Jacks
Level 19
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Abraham Serrano raised to 28,000 from under the gun and Anthony Farinella went all in from early position for not much more. Action folded to Alfonso Simone on the button, who isolated with a raise. Serrano folded and two players flipped their cards, with Farinella at risk.
Anthony Farinella: 10♠10♥
Alfonso Simone: J♠J♦
The board ran out 9♦6♠6♦3♣2♦. Both players had a pocket pair and it was Simone who had the better hand. His pocket jacks held to eliminate Farinella.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
390,000
354,000
|
354,000 |
|
Busted |