Double-Up for Kaukua
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
In a blind versus blind clash, the pot sat around 190,000 with the board showing 3♥K♦A♥Q♠. Toni Kaukua checked, and Jans Arends bet 150,000. Kaukua thought it over before shoving all in. Arends asked for a count, and when the dealer confirmed 470,000, he called.
Toni Kaukua: A♦3♣
Jans Arends: A♣J♥
Kaukua had flopped two pair, while Arends held just a pair of aces with a few outs. The river came 8♥, missing Arends completely, and Kaukua doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,130,000
565,000
|
565,000 |
|
375,000
515,000
|
515,000 |