Newey Doubles Through Vieira
Level 14
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Paul Newey opened to 20,000 in the hijack and Julien Sitbon flat-called on the button. Joao Vieira announced all in from the big blind and Newey quickly called off his stack of 241,000. Sitbon asked for a count but elected to lay his hand down.
Paul Newey: Q♠Q♦
Joao Vieira: 7♥7♦
The board ran out J♣8♥3♥8♦A♥ and Newey's pocket queens held on for a double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
645,000 | -340,000 |
|
510,000 | 223,000 |