Ace-High Wins It for Valek

Nick Becker

Level 12 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Kevin Valek raised to 9,000 on the button and Matthew Trancucci defended in the big blind.

The flop of 9♠J♠10♣ checked through to the 9♣ turn, where Trancucci check-called a bet of 5,000 from Valek.

"Queen high," announced Trancucci after both players checked the J♥ river.

"Ace-king," replied Valek as he turned over A♥K♥ to claim the small pot.