Hicks Jr. Chipping Up on the Bubble

Kenny Hicks Jr. has been in this spot before and is taking full advantage of the tight bubble play that's been exhibited over the past hour or so.

In one particular hand, action folded around the table to Hicks on the button and, holding {Q-Clubs}

, he opened with a raise to 9,200.

The player in the big blind (BB) made the call and the flop came down {Q-Diamonds}

. The BB player led into Hicks with a 13,000 bet, but Hicks hung around to see the turn -- {9-Hearts}

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On 4th Street, the BB player fired again, this time making it 26,000 to play. Hicks called again, opting to take the hand to the river.

Another nine on the end ( {9-Clubs}