Asgoudakis Takes Down Pot with Two Pair
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
PokerNews joined the action with the pot already at around 9,000 and the board showing 8♣8♥A♥10♠. Emmanouil Asgoudakis, seated in the hijack, checked to Parker Talbot, who made a bet of 3,700. Asgoudakis called, keeping the action alive.
The 7♥ river hit, and both players checked, leading to a showdown. Asgoudakis revealed A♦K♠ for two pair—aces and eights with the best kicker. Talbot, unable to beat the hand, mucked his cards, and Asgoudakis claimed the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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64,000 | |
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34,000
4,000
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4,000 |
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