Ben cracks Aces again in the Player of the Year Freezeout

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-07-27

R10K Player of The Year Freeze

Hendrie Uys sent to the rail after an unlucky river cracked his aces.

Hendrie Uys moved all in with his short stack holding pocket aces and was looked up by Ben Maxton with pocket tens. Before the dealer spread the flop, Hendrie joked, saying, "This is my favourite hand to lose with."

The flop came 658, the turn paired the board with another 8, and a cruel 10 on the river improved Ben to a full house, eliminating Hendrie in 13th place.

Remarkably, it was the second time Ben cracked pocket aces during the tournament, having also sent Jaryd Jardien to the rail after making a flush against his aces earlier in the day.