Zaskodny Turns an Ace to Crack Barbero's Queens
Level 19
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
A player had opened before Nacho Barbero three-bet to 80,000 from early position. Lukas Zaskodny then shoved for 460,000 on the button, which only Barbero called.
Lukas Zaskodny: A?K? 
Nacho Barbero: Q?Q?
It was a fair fight but the advantage remained with Barbero after the dealer put a flop of J?2?9? onto the felt. That advantage quickly moved in Zaskodny's favor as the A? turn improved him to top pair, which left Barbero with just two outs. No help arrived on the 7? river which meant Zaskodny doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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950,000
605,000
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605,000 |
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700,000
-515,000
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-515,000 |
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