Azzaro's Kings Better than Two Pairs of Jacks
Level 17
: 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Mike Azzaro is up to over 860,000 after picking up ![]()
and finding two shorter-stacked players with pocket jacks. One of those players limped for 12,000, Azzaro raised to 40,000 and the second moved all-in for around 200,000. No countdown was requested by Azzaro who called as soon as the early position limper folded his hand. The all-in player showed ![]()
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"I had jacks too!" admitted the early limper.
"Well, put 'em on the flop for me - slide 'em out!" said the now-railing player.
The board ran out ![]()
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to bust another one (in the money - current payouts are worth $853).
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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860,000
665,000
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665,000 |