Naoun Picks Up Kings

Action was heads up with around 3,200 in the middle and 8♣A♠5♦ on the board when Paul Newey checked from middle position. Adel Naoun bet 900 from the next seat over and Newey called.

The turn was J♠ and Newey check-called a bet of 1,500. The river was 10♠.

Both players checked the river and turned over their cards. Newey had 5♠4♣ for a pair of fives, but Naoun tabled K♥K♣ to take the pot with pocket kings.

Meanwhile, Maria Konnikova has taken her seat at the same table.