Hollink Doubles With Aces
Level 32
: 80,000/160,000, 20,000 ante
The hopes of Rob "batoelrob" Hollink to become the third two-time EPT Main Event champion remain alive after he just scored a double up. The hand played itself when two premium pocket pairs clashed in a preflop all-in contest against table neighbor Viacheslav "VbV1990" Buldygin.
Rob "batoelrob" Hollink: 
Viacheslav "VbV1990" Buldygin: 
On a board of 
, Buldygin failed to catch any help and Hollink survived.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
17,084,979
6,336,128
|
6,336,128 |
|
16,184,182
2,989,000
|
2,989,000 |
|
14,883,447
181,236
|
181,236 |
|
9,762,456
3,531,392
|
3,531,392 |
|
||
|
|
7,444,421
3,788,000
|
3,788,000 |
|
6,472,255
330,500
|
330,500 |
|
6,109,719
1,542,675
|
1,542,675 |
|
2,778,861
1,403,925
|
1,403,925 |