Noda Finds the Triple, Como Left Short

Claudio Elizalde

Level 18 : 12,000/24,000, 0 ante

Mavrick Yoo started off the action with a raise on the button, which was called by Robert Como in the small blind, as well as the short-stacked Hiroyuki Noda in the big blind.

All players checked on a flop of A?J?2?, bringing the 10? on the turn. This time Como took the initiative and bet, who was called for less by Noda, and for the full amount by Yoo.

The all saw the 4? on the river but only two had an option as Como fired again, this time garnering a fold from Yoo. Como turned over K?J? for second pair but was only awarded a small side pot as Noda rolled over the J?10? for turned two pair.

Noda had a noticeable breath of life as he scooped the pot and stacked his chips. Como, on the other hand, was left a bit deflated.