Luo Takes a Bite From Aloev

Russia’s Asker Aloev probably wishes the ‘last five hands’ announcement came five hands ago after taking a hit at the hands of Xiaoyang Luo almost instantly after this proclamation.

We caught the action on the flop in the three-way hand involving Aloev, Luo and Troy Quenneville, that latter of whom had just checked from the big blind.

Aloev led out for 3,500 and both Luo (button) and Quenneville made the call, keeping the action three-way to the turn. Quenneville checked again and Aloev tossed out three yellow 5k chips for a bet of 15,000.

Luo quickly moved all-in and after Quenneville got out of the way Aloev called just as fast and the cards were turned over.

Asker Aloev:
Xiaoyang Luo:

While Luo was technically the at-risk player the fact he had turned a boat and left Aloev drawing to the decks two remaining queens minimized his chances of busting.

The river saw Luo earn the double and climb to around 42,0000 while Aloev dropped down to roughly the same.