Oh Boyd! Another Chop
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The flop came
. Monette checked, Boyd bet, and both opponents called.Fourth street was the
. Monette checked again, and Boyd bet all in for his last 15,000. Both opponents called the small bet, putting Boyd at risk.On fifth street, the
fell, and Monette checked again. Alaei bet, and Monnette reluctantly folded.Showdown
Alaei:
Boyd:
Alaei had the nut low for half of the pot, and Boyd's nine kicker played to make his pair of aces the winning high hand. Chop it up.
After the hand, a few of the players at the table were prodding Alaei about why he would be the river. It wasn't clear how he responded, but it was settled quickly, and it's on to the next hand.