Jbirane Runs Into Rau's Aces
Level 22
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Kamal Jbirane defended from the big blind after Eduard Rau in early position opened to 60,000.
Rau continued for 40,000 on the 2♣Q♠5♦ flop, but Jbirane quickly check-raised to 140,000. Rau called to find the 7♠ turn where Jbirane checked.
Rau took this opportunity to go all-in for 325,000. Jbirane went into the tan and called.
Kamal Jbirane: Q♣10♠ 
Eduard Rau: A♦A♣
Jbirane called with top pair, but Rau had aces and doubled up after the 8♣ river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,100,000
575,000
|
575,000 |
|
25,000
-455,000
|
-455,000 |