Double For Alvin
Alvin Cheam's double-up hand all started when Antoine Amourette opened it up to 8,500 from early position. Cheam was in the small blind and he would three-bet shove for his remaining 66,000. Amourette thought hard for some time, eventually making the call.
It was just 
for Cheam, while Amourette held 
.
The board was spread 
, with Cheam staying ahead, staying alive and staying in contention for this tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
155,000
93,500
|
93,500 |
|
140,000
55,000
|
55,000 |