Alioto Has Better Pair Against Foxen
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
There were approximately 2,000 already in the pot on a board that read Q♦5♣7♦ when Alex Foxen checked from the big blind.
Piero Alioto bet before Foxen check-raised to 6,500. Alioto took a moment before he called.
The 6♣ turn saw a bet of 7,500 from Foxen, which led to a call from Alioto.
Foxen fired for 5,200 on the 4♠ river. Alioto did not take long to call, as they went to a showdown.
Foxen showed A♣Q♥ for top pair, but Alioto held a bigger pair as he revealed K♠K♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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58,600
21,500
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21,500 |
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30,300
29,700
|
29,700 |
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