Brooks Busts With Top Set
Level 11
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
John Brooks raised to 26,000 from middle position. He was three-bet to 80,000 by the button before the big blind cold four-bet to 200,000. Brooks shoved for 211,000, which both the button and big blind called.
The three players saw a flop of Q♣3♥J♣. After the button folded to an 80,000 bet, the cards were revealed with Brooks being at risk of elimination.
John Brooks: Q♥Q♠ 
Big Blind: A♣K♣.
Brooks' top set was ahead but his opponent had a lot of outs to take the lead. The 10♦ on the turn was one of those outs, as the big blind now had a straight. The 9♠ on the river didn't improve Brooks to a full house and he was set to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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590,000
290,000
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290,000 |
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345,000
-35,000
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-35,000 |
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Busted | |