Alcorn's Bottom Pair Good Enough
Level 28
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Robert James raised to 175,000 from the small blind, and Thomas Alcorn called in the big blind.
James bet 250,000 on the 
flop, and Alcorn called.
The 
fell on the turn, and James bet 350,000. Alcorn called again.
James checked the 
river, and Alcorn said, "Check's good."
"Ace-high," James said, showing 
, and Alcorn replied, "Pair of fives," and showed 
for the winner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,420,000
420,000
|
420,000 |
|
4,080,000
-120,000
|
-120,000 |
|
||
|
1,200,000
-310,000
|
-310,000 |