Steindel Doubles Up on the Bubble with a Pair of Aces
Level 15
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
As hand-for-hand play unfolded, PokerNews caught the action with the board reading 2♦A♦7♣8♦Q♦. Christian Steindel had moved all in for 69,000 after Alen Sabic checked to him. Sabic deliberated before eventually making the call, setting up a tense showdown.
Sabic revealed K♣2♥ for a modest pair of deuces, but Steindel turned over A♠K♦ for top pair, confirming Steindel's double-up, giving him renewed hope to survive the bubble and make it into the money.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
330,000
72,000
|
72,000 |
|
144,000
103,000
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103,000 |