Fast Start for Afriat
Level 2
: Blinds 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante
Eric Afriat recounted a recent hand that saw him build a big stack, after his aces beat kings and jacks.
Afriat was then involved in another hand, where Neel Joshi opened to 7,000 from under the gun and Iuri Ribeiro three-bet to 24,000 on his left. Afriat stuck in the call, while Joshi folded.
Ribeiro continued with a bet on the 3♠K♦4♠ flop, and Afriat answered with a raise to 36,000. The call was made, and both players checked the K♠ turn.
Ribeiro checked once more on the 6♣ river, with Afriat happy to check it down. Ribeiro showed 6♥5♥ for kings and sixes, while Afriat tabled 8♣8♥ for a better two pair to earn another pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,740,000
1,220,000
|
1,220,000 |
|
410,000
410,000
|
410,000 |
|
388,000
102,000
|
102,000 |
|
370,000
130,000
|
130,000 |
|
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