Joe Alban Poker Tournament Updates

Kona Joe Alban Doubles Through Jordyn Miller

Feb 15, '24

‘Kona’ Joe Alban got all in preflop for 27,000 with pocket queens from the cutoff, and Jordyn Miller called to cover him just a little behind with pocket jacks from the big blind.

The board ran out A43AQ, and Alban doubled up to survive with 62,000. Miller was down to 45,000 after the hand.

Joe Alban – 62,000 (20 bb)
Jordyn Miller – 45,000 (15 bb)

Player Tags: Joe Alban,   Jordyn Miller

Jeff Yarchever Eliminated in Three-Way All-In

Jan 04, '24

Jeff Yarchever got all in preflop with pocket eights, and “Kona” Joe Alban had him covered holding pocket nines. Chad Himmelspach was also all in, and he was the owner of pocket queens.

The board ran out A104JK, and Yarchever was eliminated on the hand. Alban was left with 10,000, and Himmelspach stacked up 108,000 after collecting the pot.

Chad Himmelspach – 108,000 (35 bb)
Joe Alban – 10,000 (3 bb)
Jeff Yarchever – Eliminated

Player Tags: Jeff Yarchever,   Joe Alban,   Chad Himmelspach

Joe Alban Doubles Up Through Jeff Yarchever

Jan 04, '24

Joe Alban got all-in for his last 20,500 with AK facing the 88 of Jeff Yarchever.

The board came down A32QK and Alban made two pair to win the pot, doubling up to river 43,000.

Yarchever now sits with 32,000.

Player Tags: Jeff Yarchever,   Joe Alban