Ahlers Shows Top-Top
Level 11
: 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
James Ahlers was in early position and pumped it up to 4,000. Action folded around to Pat Steele, who defended his big blind to bring a flop of 
. Both players checked.
The turn was 
and Steele checked again. Ahlers fired 6,000 and Steele made the call. The river then came 
. Steele checked to Ahlers once more and Ahlers bet another 6,000. Steele let his hand go.
Ahlers tabled 
as he awaited the pot, showing his turned top pair, top kicker before scooping in his newly-earned chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
119,800
-15,200
|
-15,200 |
|
73,700
39,600
|
39,600 |