Lococo Runs Into Helppi's Bigger Ace
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Alejandro Lococo raised to 3,000 in middle position, Juha Helppi moved all in for 23,500 in the cutoff, and Lococo called.
Juha Helppi: A♠K♥
Alejandro Lococo: A♦10♠
Helppi had Lococo dominated as the flop came K♦5♦J♠, giving him top pair and Lococo a straight draw. The 6♣ turn kept Helppi in the lead, while he secured a double up on the 8♠ river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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100,000
31,000
|
31,000 |
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47,000
24,500
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24,500 |