Alcorn's Bottom Pair Good Enough
Level 28
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Robert James raised to 175,000 from the small blind, and Thomas Alcorn called in the big blind.
James bet 250,000 on the flop, and Alcorn called.
The fell on the turn, and James bet 350,000. Alcorn called again.
James checked the river, and Alcorn said, "Check's good."
"Ace-high," James said, showing , and Alcorn replied, "Pair of fives," and showed for the winner.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Thomas Alcorn |
5,420,000
420,000
|
420,000 |
Robert James |
4,080,000
-120,000
|
-120,000 |
|
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John Gallaher |
1,200,000
-310,000
|
-310,000 |