Alvarado Benefits From El Hoss
What a hand! We couldn't believe it, JC Alvarado couldn't believe it, we doubt you will believe it either!
Martin Jacobson was under the gun and he raised to 2,000. Ghassan El Hoss was to Jacobson's direct left and he flat-called. The action then passed around to Alvarado in the cutoff and the Mexican raised to 6,800. This raise forced Jacobson out of the pot and he folded — all standard so far.
El Hoss then raised to 16,000, which gave Alvarado something to think about. He did think, for about 45 seconds, before five-betting to 34,800. A few moments later El Hoss moved all in and Alvarado called off his 76,300 chips that he had behind.
Alvarado: 
El Hoss: 
As you can see, El Hoss was not exactly holding a premium hand! The perfect ending to this hand would be a crazy board but it ran out 
, Alvarado's jacks held and he is now the High Roller's chip leader.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
161,000
111,000
|
111,000 |
|
16,500
-89,500
|
-89,500 |