Kings into Aces and No One Goes Broke?!
Level 2
: 75/150, 0 ante
Marian Strachinescu raised from the cutoff and Chris Moneymaker three-bet to 1,600 from the big blind. Strachinescu called.
The flop was 
and both players checked. The turn was the 
and Moneymaker checked. Strachinescu bet 1,800 and Moneymaker called.
The river was the 
and Moneymaker led for 2,500.
"Queens?" asked Strachinescu, "Or Kings?"
Eventually the Romanian called.
"Kings," said Moneymaker, showing 
.
"Aaaa-ces," said Strachinescu, turning over 
.
"That could have been a lot worse!" said Moneymaker.
"We are not friends," said Strachinescu, "But it's too early in the tournament to put all the money in!"
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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34,000
34,000
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34,000 |
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23,000
23,000
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23,000 |
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