Petersen Doubles from the Brink
Level 21
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Alexander Petersen opened to 210,000 from middle position, leaving around 100,000 behind. Kevin Gorsic raised from the big blind to put him all in, and Petersen called.
Alexander Petersen: K♥K♦10♦9♦ 
Kevin Gorsic: A♥J♠5♦3♥
Petersen took a big lead with trips on the 9♥9♣3♣ flop. The 3♦ turn gave Gorsic outs to a boat, but the 7♥ river was clean for Petersen, who doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,180,000
315,000
|
315,000 |
|
710,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
||