Bad River Card Wins the Pot for Kessler with a Set

Allen Kessler (pictured) raises from middle position, and the player in the big blind calls.

The flop falls , the big blind checks, Kessler bets 600, and his opponent calls.

The turn is the , and both players check.

The river is the , and the big blind bets 1,100.

“That’s a bad river card,” says Kessler. “It gives me a set, but I’m probably beat.”

Kessler calls, and upon seeing his opponent show for a pair of sevens, Kessler shows for a set of sixes.

“You’re the only person complaining when you river a set,” jokes tablemate Nick Palma.

Allen Kessler – 29,000