Alaei Wins a Big Flip
Level 12
: 1,200/2,400, 400 ante
After a raise from under the gun, Daniel Alaei three-bet in middle position and the action folded back to the initial raiser. He moved all in and Alaei called, having him slightly covered.
Daniel Alaei: 
Opponent: 
It was a coin flip with Alaei needed to hit the board. The flop came 
and the pocket tens were still in the lead. The turn was the 
and the river brought the 
. Alaei spiked an ace on the river to eliminate his opponent much to the amazement of Antonio Esfandiari.
"It's just that easy for some people," Esfandiari said as Alaei dragged in a healthy pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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265,000
168,400
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168,400 |
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