Aces Cracked But Loss Minimized (tourney)

BAD BEAT

My opponent flopped two pair, but either because of the texture of the board or because he was planning a check-raise, he checked called the flop and checked all the way to the river. I wanted to bet on the river but felt there was enough in the pot to just check it down. Also, I felt that my opponent would not call a bet on the river if he had a strong hand. Instead, he would probably raise me. Finally, even though I didn't think he was on a draw, the board was dangerous enough to induce me to check.

In the end I got my revenge when I picked-up another pair of aces against the same opponent. But winning is never easy as my opponent flopped a nut flush draw.