Gavin Sardini gets tricky with top set

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-07-22

Gavin Sardini takes down a pot against Russell Wheatley with pocket Aces.

R100K Super High Roller, Level 3 · 3,000/5,000

Gavin Sardini takes down a pot against Russell Wheatley with pocket Aces.

Preflop: Russell Wheatley limped in for 5,000, action folded around to Gavin Sardini who raised to 22,000, Russell Wheatley made the call.

Flop [A♥️ 5♠️ 3♦️]: Both Russell and Gavin Sardini checked it through.

Turn [A♥️ 5♠️ 3♦️ 7♦️]: Russell Wheatley checked again, Gavin bet 40,000 and Russell made the call.

River [A♥️ 5♠️ 3♦️ 7♦️ 2♦️]: Russell Wheatley checked; Gavin Sardini checked back before revealing top set.

Cards: Russell Wheatley (8♣️ 8♠️), Gavin Sardini (A♣️ A♠️).

Board: [A♥️ 5♠️ 3♦️ 7♦️ 2♦️].

Win probability for Gavin: 81% (preflop) → 99% (flop) → 100% (turn) → 100% (river).

Gavin Sardini scoops a net +75,000.