Kassela's Aces Come Up Empty Against Chen and Koral
Level 2
: Limits 600/1,200, 0 ante
Three-way action saw Frank Kassela check from the big blind after the turn of a board showing 10♥Q♦6♥4♠. James Chen bet from middle position, with Tom Koral making the call on the button.
Kassela came along to see the 5♥ river, checking once more. Chen fired a bet before Koral announced a raise. Kassela made the call, as did Chen.
Chen showed down A♥J♣4♣2♣ for the nut low, while Koral matched that low along with a flush holding A♦J♥2♠2♥.
"That may be the last time I play aces," said Kassela as he showed A♠A♣4♥3♦ before the dealer mucked his hand. Koral took three-quarters, with Chen claiming a quarter of the pot.
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