Botond Can't Dodge JC's Aces
Level 7
: 250/500, 50 ante
JC Alvarado managed to get three streets of value with pocket aces to swap places in the counts with Balasz Botond.
He raised to 1,500 from the hijack and the Eureka Prague champion defended his big blind to see an 
flop come down. Alvarado continued for 1,600 and Botond check-called to the 
turn where he did the same for another 3,400. The 
completed the board and Botond paid off another 12,000 but mucked upon seeing his Mexican opponent's 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
53,000 | -4,000 |
|
42,000 | -9,000 |