Payne Spikes River for Big Double
Level 23
: 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Gavin Munroe raised to 60,000 from under the gun with 
and Tyler Payne called with 
. Warren Sheaves came along with 
from the big blind and action was three-handed.
The flop was 
and Sheaves checked. Munroe checked behind and Payne bet 130,000. Sheaves folded and Munroe called. The turn was 
.
Munroe checked his flush and Payne bet 275,000. Munroe raised to 550,000 and Payne three-bet jammed for 1,550,000. Munroe called quickly and the cards were turned over.
Payne needed to pair the board and a 
did just that, securing him a big double up to take the chip lead back after falling behind early.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,195,000
1,650,000
|
1,650,000 |
|
655,000
1,335,000
|
1,335,000 |