Joe Hachem Doubles Up...Again

Action folds around to Joe Hachem in late position. He put in a standard raise. Alex Fitzgerald, playing form the big blind, re-raised Hachem. Hachem quickly moved all in for 11,575. Fitzgerald made the call and the players showed:

Hachem: {A-Diamonds}

Fitzgerald: {A-Spades}

Hachem winced a bit at the realization of his situation. He was dominated by a bigger ace and would need help to stay alive. His expression improved rapidly however as the flop came down {Q-Diamonds}

. Hachem had flopped the nuts and his opponent could not win. The turn and river were meaningless and the '06 World Champ is now working with about 25,000 chips.