Rudolf finds Harold in preflop cooler

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-09-09

R18k High Roller

Rudolf Fourie cripples Harold Brookes with a classic preflop cooler - Aces versus Kings.

R18k High Roller, Level 7 · 2,000-4,000-4,000

Rudolf Fourie cripples Harold Brookes with a classic preflop cooler - Aces versus Kings.

Preflop: Eben Lottering folds; Harold Brooks raises to 8,000; Danny Dayani folds; Alvin Pillay folds; Hennie Appel folds; Rudolf Fourie raises to 28,000; Harold Brooks raises to 172,500 all-in; Rudolf Fourie calls

Cards: Rudolf Fourie (A♠️ A♣️), Harold Brooks (K♥️ K♦️).

Board: [3♠️ 9♣️ 5♥️ 4♦️ 2♠️].

Win probability for Rudolf Fourie: preflop 81% → flop 92% → turn 95% → river 100%.

Harold Brooks survives with 8,000 (2 big blinds), short but still in it. Rudolf Fourie drags a big pot for a net +174,500 or +166,500 profit once the blind and ante they posted is paid for.