Besnainou Cracks Aces
Level 9
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Ange Besnainou opened to 3,000 under the gun, and was met with a three-bet to 12,000 by Fabien Houvenaghel in middle position. Action folded back to Besnainou, who called, leaving himself about 13,000 behind.
On the 10?Q?8? flop, Besnainou checked to his opponent, who swiftly moved all in, with Besnainou making the quick call to put himself at risk.
Ange Besnainou: 8?8? 
Fabien Houvenaghel: A?A?
Besnainou was in great shape with a set of eights against Houvenaghel's rockets, and no unlikely escape was provided by the 10? turn or K? river, with Besnainou exclaiming "Yes!" and pumping his fist as the king landed to confirm his double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
55,000
9,000
|
9,000 |
|
23,500
-38,500
|
-38,500 |