Alexandru Baron Secures Early Double
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Canada's Alexandru Baron has gotten of to a great start at the third day of the PokerStars.com EPT Malta, after his 
managed to take down Brian Altmans 
all in preflop.
Preflop the action was folded around to Baron at the button, who needed a minute to contemplate his decision.
"I don't think he's gonna call", Altman in the big blind told Baron in regards to Viatcheslav Ortynskiy in the small blind, who still hadn't made it onto the tournament floor.
"Did you look yet?", the Canadian asked Altman.
"Not yet", Altman replied.
Baron spend an additional minute in deep thought before announcing all in, and after a quick peek at his cards Altman called with the queens. Luckily for Baron the dealer served an ace already on the flop, and with the board running out 
, Baron collected the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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85,000
35,000
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35,000 |