Aces Hold Strong
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
With about 17,800 in the pot and the flop showing 5♦2♣9♠, Zhendong Li bet 5,500 from early position, getting a call from Nazar Buhaiov on the button.
Li kept the pressure on with a hefty 21,500 bet on the 5♠ turn, and once again, Buhaiov made the call.
On the J♣ river, Li shifted gears, checking to Buhaiov, who used a time bank card before moving all in. Li snap-called, revealing Q♠J♠ for a missed flush draw but a pair of jacks. However, Buhaiov turned over A♦A♥ for an overpair, scooping the pot and leaving Li short-stacked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
120,800 | |
|
9,100
-40,900
|
-40,900 |