Scary Board Makes Ashton Check
Level 3
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
Last year's $50,000 Players Championship winner, Matthew Ashton, just checked a hand down with Juha Helppi. Ashton's hand was strong, but Helppi's board worried the Brit a little too much.
From fifth street on the hand was checked down on the following boards.
Helppi: 
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Ashton: / 
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When seventh street was checked Ashton announced he had two pair and turned over 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
46,000 | 16,000 |
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31,000 | -2,000 |