Better Kicker for Gaetz
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 4,000 ante
Michael Barlow made it 20,000 from the small blind. Joffrey Gaetz defended his big blind to create a heads-up pot.
Barlow continued for 25,000 on the 9♦J♥4♣ flop. Gaetz called.
The 7♦ turn led to another bet from Barlow for the amount of 35,000. Gaetz stuck around with a call.
Barlow bet the minimum of 8,000 on the 2♦ river. Gaetz called and sent them to a showdown.
Barlow showed J♦3♠ for a pair of jacks. Gaetz had the best hand as he showed Q♠J♠ for a pair of jacks with a queen kicker to claim the pot.