Max’s trip Aces drop Raja in 11th

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-11-04

The R8k Ultimate Tournament

Raja Vempati shoves KJ into Max Deveson, who snaps with trip Aces.

__The R8k Ultimate Tournament, Level 24 · 60,000 - 120,000 - 120,000

Raja Vempati shoves KJ into Max Deveson, who snaps with trip Aces.

Preflop: T.M. folds; Max Deveson raises to 240,000; N.M. folds; A.K. calls; Raja Vempati raises to 195,000 all-in; Okkie Fourie folds; Max Deveson and A.K. call Flop [A♠️ 2♦️ 8♥️]: Max Deveson checks; A.K. checks Turn [A♠️ 2♦️ 8♥️ A♣️]: Max Deveson bets 125,000; A.K. folds

Cards: Raja Vempati (K♦️ J♦️), Max Deveson (A♦️ 6♣️).

Board: [A♠️ 2♦️ 8♥️ A♣️ 2♥️].

Win probability for Max Deveson: preflop 54% → flop 93% → turn 100% → river 100%.

With that, Raja Vempati is eliminated and Max Deveson drags a big pot for a net +675,000.

Raja Vempati finished 11th.