Kassela's Aces Come Up Empty Against Chen and Koral
Level 2
: Limits 600/1,200, 0 ante
Three-way action saw Frank Kassela check from the big blind after the turn of a board showing 10?Q?6?4?. James Chen bet from middle position, with Tom Koral making the call on the button.
Kassela came along to see the 5? river, checking once more. Chen fired a bet before Koral announced a raise. Kassela made the call, as did Chen.
Chen showed down A?J?4?2? for the nut low, while Koral matched that low along with a flush holding A?J?2?2?.
"That may be the last time I play aces," said Kassela as he showed A?A?4?3? before the dealer mucked his hand. Koral took three-quarters, with Chen claiming a quarter of the pot.
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