O'Connell Doubles into Chip Lead
Level 19
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
David Stefanski opened to 30,000 under the gun, before Drew O'Connell three-bet to 85,000 on the button. Stefanski moved all in, and O'Connell snapped it off.
Drew O'Connell: A♦A♣
David Stefanski: 8♠8♦
The deal gave the players a monster sweat, as the 9♠Q♠A♠ flop gave O'Connell top set, but Stefanski a flush draw.
The 4♥ turn changed nothing, and the 8♥ river was a massive needle to Stefanski, as hit set was too little, too late.