Matusow Scoops Battle of Aces
Level 13
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Ryan Hoenig raised in middle position before Mike Matusow three-bet in the small blind. Another raise later saw all of Matusow's chips in the middle.
Mike Matusow: A?A?3?2?
Ryan Hoenig: A?A?K?4?
Both players hit a pair on the K?3?9? flop before Matusow connected again on the 3? turn to take the lead. The 10? turn left Matusow with the best hand, earning the whole pot to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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185,000
64,000
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64,000 |
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95,000
-2,000
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-2,000 |