01-30-2008 00:48 UTC+2

Helppi Doubles Up

[user52009]

Juha Helppi

Finnish poker pro Juha Helppi was down to a mere 4,000 when he managed to double up. On a {K-Clubs}

{K-Clubs}

{8-Spades}

{5-Hearts}

flop, he went all in holding {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

{Q-Hearts}

, which was better than his opponent's {K-Spades}

{K-Spades}

{10-Hearts}

. Helppi is still short, but one of the strongest players left on Day 1a. The blinds have now gone up to 200/400 with an ante of 50 and we are now on level 7.

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