Niste Picks Up Jacks to Double
Level 7
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
When the action folded to Mihai Niste in the cutoff, a series of betting saw him maneuver his 18,700 into the middle versus Dmytro Smyrnov on the button.
Mihai Niste: J♥J♣
Dmytro Smyrnov: 9♠9♣
There was no help for Smyrnov on the 10♦5♣A♠ flop, and the J♠ turn saw him drawing dead.
The 6♥ river completed the board, and Smyrnov passed a double up to his neighbor.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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39,400
39,400
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39,400 |
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31,000
14,000
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14,000 |