Fard Goes Runner-Runner to Double

Frank Visser

Level 4 : Blinds 1,000/2,500, 25,000 ante

Schahin Fard had limp-raised to 52,500 under the gun, and Abu Saeed called on the button before Sam relinquished his cards from the small blind.

Fard then checked the J♦8♠6♥ flop to his opponent, who wasted no time putting Fard all in for 98,000. Fard quickly called.

Schahin Fard: A♠Q♥10♥3♠ All in
Abu Saeed: A♥J♥8♦6♠

Saeed had flopped two pair, but the 3♦ turn and Q♠ river upgraded Fard to a higher two pair, earning him a double-up.