Persson Paid for Aces
Level 4
: Blinds 100/300, 300 ante
Carmine Kevin Belvedere raised from early position and Simon Hesserud Persson reraised to 1,700 from middle position, which Belvedere called.
The flop came 8♦3♠5♦. Belvedere checked, Persson continued for 1,000 and Belvedere snap called. The turn was the 3♥. Belvedere checked again and Persson made it 4,500 to go. Belvedere once again quickly made the call.
The river was the 2♥. Belvedere checked a third street, Persson made it 2,700 and Belvedere went into the tank before eventually making the call.
Persson showed A♣A♠ for a pair of aces to win the pot with two pair and Belvedere tapped the table as he mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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55,000
55,000
|
55,000 |
|
7,000
7,000
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7,000 |