02-01-2008 17:09 UTC+1

McDonald Knocks Out Istafan with Full House

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Internet prodigy Michael ”Timex” McDonald eliminated Syikrai Istafan and put a dent in Aniol Alcaraz stack at the same time. Istafan went all-in holding {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{K-Clubs}

pre-flop and Alcaraz and McDonald called from the blinds. The flop came {2-Clubs}

{2-Clubs}

{4-Spades}

{2-Hearts}

, Alcaraz checked, McDonald bet 25k and got a call. The turn was the {3-Diamonds}

{3-Diamonds}

, and was checked by Alcaraz; McDonald then bet 40k and got the call while the all-in Istafan was losing hope.

The river brought the {10-Spades}

{10-Spades}

, and another check from Alcaraz was followed by a final 80k bet from McDonald, who had a big smile on his face after Alcaraz then made the call. McDonald showed {10-Hearts}

{10-Hearts}

{10-Diamonds}

to rake the pot and eliminate Istafan at the same time.

Tags: Alcaraz Istafan Michael McDonald