Jacks Hold for Barka for Massive Double
Level 9
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Michael Iakovlev raised 25,000 in the cutoff before the button three-bet to 65,000. Samy Barka was in the big blind and made the call before Iakovlev mucked his hand.
When the 8♦3♠2♦ flop hit the felt, Barka checked to the button who continued for 45,000. Barka raised to 160,000, putting the decision back on the button. After using a time bank, the button announced all-in. Barka asked for a count, and heard it was 1,045,000. After a few more seconds, he called off his stack of 868,000.
Samy Barka: J♥J♠ 
Button: 4♦3♦
Barka had an overpair, but was looking to fade the pair and flush draw of his opponent. The 9♥ turn, and the A♠ river were safe as he secured the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,915,000
1,191,000
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1,191,000 |
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1,580,000
203,000
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203,000 |
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