James Calderaro Doubles Up, Then Busts

Jul 10, 2023

James Calderaro
Photo:  WPT Champions Club Member James Calderaro

James Calderaro is all in from the button for 14,500 with Spade 9Spade 7, and he needs to improve to stay alive against the Heart KDiamond J of the UTG player.

The board comes Diamond QDiamond 9Spade 8Heart AClub 4, and Calderaro pairs his nine on the flop, and it holds up against his opponent’s gutshot straight draw to win the pot. Calderaro doubles up in chips.

James Calderaro  –  34,000  (17 bb)

A few hands later, Calderaro raises all in for 34,000 with Spade ASpade 2 and the player on the button calls with Club ASpade Q.

The board runs out Diamond QSpade 8Club 3Club 8Diamond 9, no help to Calderaro, ending his Day 1B.

James Calderaro  –  Eliminated

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