Takayama Doubles The Hard Way

Level 19 : 6,000/12,000, 2,000 ante

Mike Takayama has doubled up the hard way, winning several key pots.

First he called a three-bet from Michael Guzzardi, then check-raised big on a flop with two queens to take down a sizable pot. Then he floated a Guzzardi flop bet with ace high and managed to get to showdown and win.

A little later, he snatched a pot from Sameer Rattonsey with pocket fours and all told he's doubled his stack without having to get it all in.