Ruggeri Has Kicker Problems
Level 25
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Umberto Ruggeri limped in from the button before Vidar Oie just called from the small blind. Fabian Bartuschk opted to check from the ig blind and they went to the flop three-way.
The action checked the Ruggeri on the 7♥J♦10♦ flop and he bet 85,000. Oie called, but Bartuschk folded.
The K♥ turn checked through for the 2♥ to hit the river. Oie bet 75,000 and Ruggeri quickly called.
Oie turned over Q♣J♠ for a pair of jacks and won the pot as Ruggeri showed Jx8x for a pair of jacks with an inferior kicker.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,700,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |
|
1,350,000
-250,000
|
-250,000 |
|
300,000
-80,000
|
-80,000 |