Luca Finds an Early Double
Level 17
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Pedro Padilha raised to 50,000 in early position, Ivan Luca moved all in for 110,000 in middle position, and Padilha called.
Ivan Luca: A♥J♠ 
Pedro Padilha: A♠7♠
Luca had Padilha dominated, but the 9♣8♠6♦ flop meant he had to sweat out Padilha's straight draw. The 4♦ turn was safe, while the river came the Q♦ and Luca doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,100,000
75,000
|
75,000 |
|
280,000
170,000
|
170,000 |
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