Angeleri Rivers a Straight to Bust Set of Aces
Action was picked up with about 16,500 already in the pot and a board of on the felt. Robert Angeleri, the small blind, had bet 8,000 on the turn, sending his opponent into the tank. After a minute or two, the opponent piled his remaining chips into a single stack and placed them in the middle, moving all in for 18,500. Angeleri thought for a bit, but made the call fairly quickly with his opponent covered.
Opponent:
Robert Angeleri:
The opponent was in great position to triple up with his set of aces, but need to avoid a seven or queen on the river, which would complete Angeleri's straight draw. Disaster struck for the opponent as the hit the table on the river, giving Angeleri the straight, enough to crack his opponents set, sending him to the rail.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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Robert Angeleri | 143,000 |