It's Just Like Kissing Your Sister

Dominik Nitsche opens on the button, William Ross moves all-in for 900,000 and Nitsche calls. When the cards see the light, Ross is in terrible shape.

Showdown

Nitsche: [Ah] [Kd]
Ross: [As] [4s]

Flop: [9d] [3s] [3d]

The split pot opportunities increase for Ross, who also has a backdoor spade draw.

Turn: [2h]

There is a straight draw for Ross.

River: [2c]

The board pairs and Ross uses his ‘get out jail free card’.

"It’s a split pot…just like kissing your sister," says Matt Savage.

Nitsche ~ 3.1 million
Ross ~ 900,000