Spragg Has a Better Ace
Level 23
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Umberto Ruggeri opened to 55,000 from middle position. Marle Spragg and Serge Chechin called from the blinds.
Ruggeri continued for 65,000 on the K♦10♠7♠ flop and both opponents called.
Ruggeri sized up to 260,000 on the 3♦ turn, and only Spragg called.
Action checked through on the 7♣ river and Spragg tabled A♦Q♦. Ruggeri threw his hands in the air before tabling his A♠4♠ for a worse ace-high and Spragg took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,350,000
460,000
|
460,000 |
|
1,700,000 | |
|
1,200,000
-70,000
|
-70,000 |