JP runs Queens into Cowboys

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-09-12

R12.5k Main Event

A classic cooler sends JP Le Roux to the rail.

R12.5k Main Event, Level 19 · 6,000 - 12,000 - 12,000

Unlucky timing sees JP Le Roux run his pocket Queens straight into Karl Myburgh's pocket Kings.

Preflop: Savva Savvas folds; AH folds; JP Le Roux raises to 25,000; Harold Brooks folds; JMK folds; Theuns Prinsloo folds; Karl Myburgh raises to 401,000 all-in; Marc Joseph folds; JP Le Roux calls all-in for their last 159,000

Cards: Karl Myburgh (K♦️ K♥️), JP Le Roux (Q♦️ Q♣️).

Board: [6♦️ 8♦️ T♠️ 5♦️ T♥️].

Win probability for Karl Myburgh: preflop 81% → flop 89% (2% chop) → turn 95% → river 100%.

With that, JP Le Roux is eliminated and Karl Myburgh drags a big pot for a net +183,000 or +177,000 profit once the blind they posted is paid for.