Gavin Sardini cracks Marko’s Jacks

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-07-25

Defending R20k ShuffleUp Champs champion Gavin Sardini finds a big double-up against Marko Nortje.

The R20K SUP Championship, Level 14 · 1,500/3,000

Defending R20k ShuffleUp Champs champion Gavin Sardini finds a big double-up against Marko Nortje.

Marko with Jacks calls off Gavin’s 4-Bet shove AQ ♥️. The latter flops the Queen, and turns top two pair as he spikes the Ace.

Gavin scoops a 103k pot to defend his title.

Preflop: Ben folds; Aiden Jacobs folds; Madankumar Elagala folds; Gavin Sardini raises to 6,500; Jonathan Kalil calls; Marko Nortje raises to 27,000; Jarred Solomon folds; Gavin Sardini raises to 90,500 all-in; Jonathan Kalil folds; Marko Nortje calls

Cards: Marko Nortje (J♣️ J♠️), Gavin Sardini (A♥️ Q♥️).

Board: [Q♠️ 8♠️ 7♦️ A♣️ 8♦️].

Win probability for Gavin Sardini: 46% (preflop) → 85% (flop) → 95% (turn) → 100% (river).

Gavin Sardini takes it down, a net +103,000.