Kessler Sticks Around with Rockets for a Double
Level 9
: 400/800, 800 ante
Allen Kessler opened to 2,000 from the hijack, Brandon Caputo called in the cutoff and the two players in the blinds stuck around as well to see the ![]()
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flop.
Action checked to Kessler who put in a 5,000 continuation bet and only the big blind player called. The
peeled off on the turn, action fell on Kessler, he bet 8,000 and his opponent instantly check-raised all in for more than enough to cover Kessler.
Kessler took a minute to think but in the end, he called for his remaining 26,700 and his opponent tabled ![]()
for a straight draw. Kessler looked of confusion as he tabled ![]()
for an overpair of aces.
The
completed the board and Kessler's aces held on for the pot, doubling through his opponent missed straight draw.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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73,000 |