Stephen strikes lucky River

African Ace Poker Desk · 2026-09-10

R18k High Roller

Stephen Courtney enjoys a much-needed double-up as he spiked an Ace on the River, having found himself behind on the Turn against Max Deveson.

R18k High Roller, Level 20 · 30,000 - 60,000 - 60,000

Stephen Courtney enjoys a much-needed double-up as he spiked an Ace on the River, having found himself behind on the Turn against Max Deveson.

Preflop: Max Deveson raises to 125,000; Rudolf Fourie folds; Stephen Courtney raises to 300,000 all-in; AH folds; Muaaz Gani folds; Marc Joseph folds; Max Deveson calls

Cards: Max Deveson (K♠️ 3♠️), Stephen Courtney (A♥️ 6♦️).

Board: [6♣️ 7♣️ 9♦️ K♦️ A♠️].

Win probability for Stephen Courtney: preflop 59% → flop 83% (3% chop) → turn 11% → river 100%.

Stephen Courtney takes it down, a net +450,000.