Franchi Hero-Calls With Ace-Queen
Level 32
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
After fining aces, Malcolm Franchi defended from the big blind with A♥Q♣ and faced Turlough Mchugh, who opened to 800,000 from early position.
The dealer fanned a flop of J♣2♦3♦ and Mchugh continued for 575,000. Franchi check-called.
Both players checked the 7♠ turn leading to the 7♥ river that Franchi checked. Mchugh then overbet to 3,525,000. Franchi went into the tank and hero-called with ace-high, catching Mchugh bluffing with 8♠6♠.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
18,825,000
5,100,000
|
5,100,000 |
|
16,800,000
550,000
|
550,000 |