Polk's Aces Hold Up
Level 25
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Jordan Polk open-shoved for 560,000 in early position and got called by Aleksandr Chepuriaev in the big blind, putting Polk at risk.
Jordan Polk: A♠A♦8♥3♣
Aleksandr Chepuriaev: A♣J♣8♠8♦
Polk was ahead with his aces on the K♦Q♠5♠ flop. He stayed in the lead on the 7♦ turn and a Q♣ river. The dealer pushed the pot towards his direction for a much-needed double up.