Bamford Goes Runner-Runner to Crack Aces
Level 18
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Alan Helfenstein opened to 22,000 in middle position, and Jordan Bamford promtly three-bet to 53,000 as next to act. Helfenstein proceeded to four-bet, making it 115,000. Bamford moved all in for 396,000, and Helfenstein snapped it off.
Jordan Bamford: A♦Q♦
Alan Helfenstein: A♠A♥
Helfenstein revealed pocket aces, and Bamford picked up some outs on the 6♣3♦Q♠ flop. The 8♦ turn brought additional outs, and the table reacted as the 2♦ river gave Bamford a flush.
The dealer confirmed Bamford's stack, earning the double while cracking Helfenstein's aces.