Docherty Doubles With Sixth Pair
Level 13
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Peter Stewart bet 55,000 from the button on a flop of 8♠7♣6♥, then called when David Docherty shoved for 177,000 in the hijack.
David Docherty: 5♠5♦
Peter Stewart: A♥5♣
Docherty was ahead with his pair of fives, while both players were chasing the same straight draw. The board ran out Q♠10♦ and Docherty's pair stayed in front to earn him the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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380,000
130,000
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130,000 |
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240,000
160,000
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160,000 |