Andrew Kershaw raised to 800 in the hijack and Alejandro Lococo three-bet to 3,500 in the big blind. Kershaw called and they went heads-up to the J♣4♦2♠ flop.
Lococo continued for 1,800 and Kershaw raised to 5,000. Lococo called to the 10♥ turn, where Kershaw moved all in for 6,700. Lococo quickly called.
Kershaw showed A♠J♥ for top pair, while Lococo had A♥K♦ for a straight draw. The river was the 9♠ and Kershaw held on to double up.
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Kayvon Shahbaz raised to 1,500 in middle position and John Sitton moved all in for 8,900 in the hijack. Jen Shahade then reraised to 20,500 in the big blind and Shahbaz got out of the way.
John Sitton: 9♥9♠
Jen Shahade: 10♥10♦
Shahade had Sitton dominated with her tens and stayed in front through the 4♣2♦2♣Q♥8♥ board to send her opponent to the rail.
