Knight Outkicked With Trip Aces
Level 31
: Blinds 100,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Andre Akkari opened to 300,000 from middle position with A♥J♠ and Curtis Knight defended in the big blind with A♦8♣.
Knight checked on the 5♥A♣2♣ flop and Akkari continued for 225,000. Knight called. Knight checked again on the 6♦ turn and Akkari sized up to 525,000. Knight again called.
Knight checked once more on the A♠ river and Akkari bet a small 400,000. Knight called and saw the bad news as he was outkicked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,510,000
1,600,000
|
1,600,000 |
|
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|
4,060,000
-1,180,000
|
-1,180,000 |