Sturm Shows an Ace
Level 14
: 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Taylor von Kriegenbergh opened to 35,000 in the hijack, and was called by Leon Sturm on the button. Aleksandr Zubov checked his cards in the big blind, and slid in a call.
Zubov checked the A♠4♥9♥ flop, and Von Kriegenbergh continued for 75,000. Sturm made the call, while Zubov got out of the way.
Von Kriegenbergh and Sturm checked through the 5♠ turn to see the J♥ river. Another pair of checks had Von Kriegenbergh showing down 9♦7♦ for a pair of nines.
Sturm showed A♦3♦ for a pair of aces to claim the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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927,000
67,000
|
67,000 |
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|
870,000
170,000
|
170,000 |
|
685,000
73,000
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73,000 |