Saliba Works River Magic on Alioto
Level 9
: Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante
Dario Alioto bet 17,000 from early position on a flop of 4♠6♠K♦ and Vivian Saliba called in the hijack, as did small blind Barny Boatman.
The turn was the 3♥ and Alioto shoved his last 50,000 in the middle. Saliba called all in for 35,000, and Boatman mucked.
"What do I have to beat," Saliba asked as Alioto showed 7♠7♣6♣4♣ for two pair. Saliba turned over A♠J♠J♣5♠ for a flush draw.
The river came the Q♠ and Saliba hit her flush to double up and leave Alioto on a short stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
270,000 | -10,000 |
|
160,000 | 110,000 |
|
25,000 | -90,000 |