Boyd Narrowly Averts Scooping
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The flop came a dramatic
. Boyd bet out, and Clements raised. Alaei folded out, and Boyd thought for a moment before three-betting again. Clements also considered for a little longer than usual, then called.The turn was the
, and Boyd moved all in for his final 100,000 even. Clements looked him up.Showdown
Boyd:
Clements:
Boyd had flopped the ace-high flush and had a lock on the high half. He was also a huge favorite for the low, holding the nut low as the cards lay. To Clements' delight though, a
spiked the river, and BigRiskky improved to the best low hand with his five-three playing.Chop it up, and Boyd survives, though he seemed disappointed not to scoop there.