Smrek Doubles Through Ricksen
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
John Ricksen raised from the button to 3,500,000 and August Smrek moved all in from the small blind for 11,600,000. Ricksen took some time before making the call and the players flipped their cards.
August Smrek: A♣A♥
John Ricksen: J♣K♥
Smrek was sitting with pocket aces and looking to hold to stay in the tournement.
The 8♣10♣6♥ flop missed for both, but the 9♣ turn brought in a sweat for Smrek, as Ricksen was looking at an open-ended straight draw.
The flush came in on the 5♣ river, and Smrek sealed the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
26,400,000
10,200,000
|
10,200,000 |
|
21,000,000
-14,150,000
|
-14,150,000 |