Moran Holds With Pocket Queens
Level 8
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Luis Rodolfo Gonzalez Moran was all in preflop for a touch over 20,000 against Valeriano Toledano Moreno, who had him well covered as players turned over their cards.
Luis Rodolfo Gonzalez Moran: Q♣Q♦ 
Valeriano Toledano Moreno: A♣K♠
It was the most classic of poker races between queens and ace-king. The board ran out 10♥9♣5♣10♣9♥. Moreno picked up more outs with a flush draw on the turn as well as his overcards, but ultimately Moran held with his pocket queens.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
98,000
22,000
|
22,000 |
|
50,000
50,000
|
50,000 |