06-14-2008 16:57 UTC-8

Dario Alioto Gets the Better of Ross Boatman

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On a flop of {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{6-Spades}

{2-Clubs}

, an unknown player bet 3,000, but was raised all in by Ross Boatman. Dario Alioto made the all-in call, and the unknown player folded his hand.

Boatman and Alioto showed:

Boatman: {Q-Hearts}

{Q-Hearts}

{10-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

{7-Diamonds}

for top set,
Alioto: {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{A-Hearts}

{5-Spades}

{4-Spades}

for the open-ended straight flush draw.

The {J-Clubs}

{J-Clubs}

turn kept Boatman in the lead.

The {8-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

river did not, and Dario Alioto won the hand with a straight.

Tags: Dario Alioto Ross Boatman