04-17-2009 11:24 UTC-4

Leo Fernandez Crippled

[user24788]

Team PokerStars Pro Leo Fernandez from Argentina lost almost 90 percent of his chips in a pot that attracted almost every single member of media in the room. A mob gathered around the table and watched the hand unfold between Fernandez and a local player.

On the flop of {Q-Hearts}

{Q-Hearts}

{10-Spades}

{6-Spades}

, Fernandez fired out 1,300. His opponent min-raised him to 2,600. Leo Fernandez shoved for his entire stack and his opponent called.

Fernandez: {Q-Clubs}

{Q-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

Opponent:

{A-Clubs}

{A-Diamonds}

Fernandez was ahead with two pair against pocket aces. However, the turn was the {6-Hearts}

{6-Hearts}

which gave Fernandez's opponent aces up and a better two pair. The river was the {K-Spades}

{K-Spades}

. Fernandez's opponent dragged the pot and a visibly disappointed Fernandez was left with 1,100 in chips.

Tags: Leo Fernandez