Mendoza Trips up Black
Level 10
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
James Mendoza raised to 28,000 from the small blind with A♣Q♠ and Taylor Black defended his big blind with A♥5♠.
Black the proceeded to call bets from Mendoza on every street, frist for 16,000 on the 8♥6♠A♦ flop, then for 45,000 on the A♠ turn, and finally for 155,000 on the 10♣ river.
Mendoza turned over trips with the best kicker and Black send his hand into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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859,000
341,000
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341,000 |
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818,000
257,000
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257,000 |