Espholm Holds On to Double Off Tsoukernik
Level 5
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Tom Aksel Bedell raised to 5,000 and Leon Tsoukernik called before Johan Espholm, on the button, three-bet to 20,000. Bedell got out of the way.
"All the way from Copenhagen," Tsoukernik said as he slid forward a stack of blue 25,000 chips, putting Espholm all in. Espholm snap-called for his last 82,000.
Johan Espholm: Q♦J♦J♥9♥
Leon Tsoukernik: A♠10♥9♠8♥
The Q♣J♣5♥ flop helped both players as Espholm made a set while Tsoukernik picked up a straight draw. "One more," Tsoukernik said, standing up from his seat.
The 3♣ turn was no help, while Espholm survived on the 4♣ river to double up off the King's Resort owner.
"You had a beautiful hand. Even if you just call we get it all in on the flop," Espholm told him.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
250,000 | |
|
170,000 | 170,000 |
|
170,000 | -140,000 |