2009 Aruba Poker Classic

$5,500 Aruba Poker Classic Championship
Day: 2
Event Info

2009 Aruba Poker Classic

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
j10
Prize
$753,330
Event Info
Buy-in
$5,000
Prize Pool
$2,303,750
Entries
475
Level Info
Level
26
Blinds
40,000 / 80,000
Ante
10,000

Ross Rakes Another Pot

Matt Ross trying the hoodless approach
Matt Ross trying the hoodless approach
Matt Ross opened the pot with an early-position raise to 2,400. He found action in one place, and the heads-up flop rolled out {A-?} {Q-?} {3-?}. Ross continued out with a bet of 4,600, and his opponent quickly made the call.

The turn card brought a {4-?}, and Ross passed this time. His opponent seized the opportunity to bet 8,000, only to see Ross check-raise all in. After some quick mental gymnastics, his opponent made the call for his own tournament life, Ross having him slightly covered.

Showdown
Ross: {A-?} {Q-?}
Opponent: {A-?} {4-?}

Top two was the best hand for Ross, and he would need to fade only a four to notch the knockout. When the river ragged off, he did indeed scoop the pot to nearly double his way up to 125,000.

Tags: Matt Ross