Kirby Sends Opponent to the Rail With Rockets
Level 7
: 400/800, 800 ante
After the under-the-gun player limped-in, Matt Kirby raised to 3,500 from late position and the hijack player called.
Once the ![]()
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flop hit the felt, Kirby continued for 3,000 and then called his opponents 13,000 all in raise.
Matt Kirby: ![]()
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Opponent: ![]()
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Kirby was still in the lead after his opponent flopped top-pair but the
turn made things interesting as it brought chop-outs if another diamond were to fall on the river.
The sweat was on until the
completed the board on the river and secured Kirby the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
65,000
47,800
|
47,800 |