Aces Can't Save Nakamura Against the Cowboys of Moon
Level 13
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Benjamin Moon opened to 9,000 from early position before Tamon Nakamura made it 27,000 in the big blind. Moon paused for a moment before calling.
Nakamura, with around 80,000 behind, continued for 15,000 on the flop. Moon jammed as the big stack and Nakamura called for his tournament life.
Tamon Nakamura:
Benjamin Moon:
Nakamura looked certain for a double up as his aces remained in front on the turn. However, the hit the river to give Moon a full house. As the card hit the table, the players fell silent. Nakamura did a big exhale before collecting his things and leaving the tournament floor.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Benjamin Moon |
340,000
10,000
|
10,000 |
|
||
Tamon Nakamura | Busted |