Sternberg Gets Value with Top Pair
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Pavlin Karakikov checked to Alan Sternberg on the K?8?3?Q? turn before he bet 5,500 into the pot of about 8,500. Karakikov thought about it for a few seconds and made the call.
The 9? completed the board and Karakikov check-called once again, this time the bet was 12,000. Sternberg rolled over A?K? for top pair top-kicker and Karakikov mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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75,200
18,500
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18,500 |
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25,100
-40,300
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-40,300 |