Yanovski Doubles Through Alioto
Level 7
: Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante
The turn showed J♦9♦3♠10♣ and Leonid Yanovski had checked over to Piero Alioto, who bet 55,000.
"How much is in the pot?" Yanovski inquired and then moved all-in when it was confirmed to be 78,400. Alioto only had a few chips more to call and did so swiftly.
Leonid Yanovski: A♠Q♦J♠9♣
Piero Alioto: A♥K♥K♠5♥
Alioto was trailing with his overpair and gutshot, which remained to be the case on the 8♠ river. Yanovski improved from two pair to a straight and doubled for 74,300.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
225,000 | 115,000 |
|
110,000 | -35,000 |