Netto Holds Against Koo
Level 15
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Mario Ribeiro Netto went all-in for 114,000 from early position and was called by John Koo out of the big blind to be at risk.
Mario Ribeiro Netto: 9♣9♦
John Koo: A♣K♥
Netto needed to fade the overcards, and the flop complied when it came 2♥7♥10♦ to keep Netto ahead.
The 8♣ turn improved Netto to an open-ended straight draw, while maintaining his lead.
The river was paint, but it wasn't the scary kind as the Q♣ hit the river to award Netto the double.