Photo: Alex Cruz

MSPT Champ Alex Cruz opened for 10,000 from middle position and was called by Brandon Boland from the small blind before fellow MSPT Black Hawk Champ Faraz Jaka fired out a 38,000 three-bet from the big blind.

With action back on Cruz, he decided to risk his 135,000 stack, and only Jaka called.

Alex Cruz:
Faraz Jaka:

Cruz was at risk needing help, and found it after the flop paired his king.

The dealer then dropped the on the turn, improving Cruz to trip kings, and the followed on the river, securing his double-up.

Alex Cruz - 280,000
Faraz Jaka - 120,000