Merone Soars Up Ranks With Another Double
Level 27
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
In a blind-on-blind battle, Antonio Merone and Angelo Vietti had reached the 4♦Q♠5♥6♥ turn, where Merone got his stack of 1,250,000 in the middle for an all-in. Vietti looked him up, and the players tabled their cards.
Antonio Merone: Q♥Q♦
Angelo Vietti: 6♠5♣
Vietti's two pair was drawing dead against the top set of Merone, who was awarded the massive double-up as soon as the 3♦ river had completed the board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,900,000
1,470,000
|
1,470,000 |
|
|
1,400,000
1,685,000
|
1,685,000 |