Maran Doubles Off Heppner With a Bigger Ace
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Karl Heppner bet 1,200 from middle position on a flop of A♣9♠8♦ and was called by three opponents, including Nawaung Maran in the hijack.
The turn was the 7♠ and Heppner bet another 2,400. Maran then moved all in for 16,500 and the table folded back to Heppner, who called to put Maran at risk.
Heppner showed A♠10♠ for top pair and the nut flush draw, while Maran had A♥Q♦. The 3♣ river was safe for Maran and he doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
40,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
5,000
5,000
|
5,000 |