Russell Gets Sticky With 7s

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-07-22

Despite facing pressure from Sugen Singh, Russell Wheatley picked up a decent pot with pockets 7s on a challenging board.

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

Despite facing pressure from Sugen Singh, Russell Wheatley picked up a decent pot with pockets 7s on a challenging board.

The action unfolded as follows.

Preflop: DocKinzo folds; Cornelius Schalkwyk folds; Russell Wheatley calls 5,000; Frank Chilchik folds; Sugen Singh raises to 11,000; Gavin Sardini folds; Alvin Pillay folds; Djordje Stojic calls 11,000; Darren Kramer folds; Russell Wheatley calls 11,000

Flop [6♦️ Q♠️ Q♣️]: Djordje Stojic checks; Russell Wheatley checks; Sugen Singh raises to 20,000; Djordje Stojic folds; Russell Wheatley calls 20,000 Turn [6♦️ Q♠️ Q♣️ 4♦️]: Russell Wheatley checks; Sugen Singh raises to 22,000; Russelle Wheatley calls 22,000 River [6♦️ Q♠️ Q♣️ 4♦️ A♣️]: Russell Wheatley checks; Sugen Singh checks

Cards: Russell Wheatley (7♦️ 7♥️).

Board: [6♦️ Q♠️ Q♣️ 4♦️ A♣️].