Gayo Holds to Double Off Hardcastle
Level 10
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Kevin Gayo was in the big blind and got his last 30,000 in the middle on a flop of 3♦9♣6♠ against Jack Hardcastle in the hijack.
Kevin Gayo: J♣J♦
Jack Hardcastle: 8♠7♠
Gayo was ahead with his pair of jacks, while Hardcastle had a straight draw. The 6♥ turn was safe for Gayo, while the river was the A♣ to secure him a double up.