Kicker Problems for Bianco
Level 18
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
With the board reading 7♦J♥4♣, Matthew Cerbone was all-in from under the gun, having started the hand with a bit under 350,000. He was up against Justin Bianco, who covered him from the small blind.
Justin Bianco: Q♦J♦ 
Matthew Cerbone: A♥J♠
Both players had top pair, but Cerbone was a big favorite with top kicker to go along with it. The rest of the board ran out 7♥A♠, improving Cerbone to aces up to secure the double through Bianco.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
705,000
538,000
|
538,000 |
|
580,000
488,000
|
488,000 |