Groofi’s Better Kicker Sends Burneikis to the Rail
Level 6
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Asaf Groofi opened the action from early position with a raise to 1,200. Vladas Burneikis called from the hijack and Simone Andrian three bet to 4,800 on the button. Both opponents came along.
The flop landed 9♥J♦9♦. Groofi and Burneikis checked over to Andrian, who continued for 4,000. Groofi called, and Burneikis seized the moment to move all in for roughly 10,700. Andrian took his time before folding, and Groofi quickly made the call, sending the cards to showdown.
Vladas Burneikis: Q♥J♥
Asaf Groofi: A♣J♣
Both players paired their jack, but Groofi’s ace kicker kept him ahead. The 3♠ turn and 7♣ river changed nothing, and Burneikis was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
79,900
27,100
|
27,100 |
|
79,800 | |
|
Busted |