Pichierri Turns Two Pair
Level 16
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Alessandro Pichierri A♥4♥ opened to 50,000 from under the gun and was called by Jan-Peter Jachtmann K♣J♦ and Leon Tsoukernik K♠Q♥ from the hijack and big blind.
Pichierri continued for 65,000 on the K♦10♦4♠ flop and was called in both spots.
Pichierri then took the lead, making aces and fours on the A♦ turn. Action checked through to the 6♠ river, where Pichierri had the checkmark. Tsoukernik led out for 75,000 and Pichierri called. Jachtmann released his hand ahead of the pot being pushed to the Italian.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,100,000
330,000
|
330,000 |
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|
620,000
120,000
|
120,000 |
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595,000
-155,000
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-155,000 |