Pavlov's Aces Hold Against Isaia's Jacks
Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Atanas Pavlov has climbed from the bottom of the pack and is approaching the top after just doubling up against Alessio Isaia.
Pavlov opened from middle position to 600,000 and Isaia three-bet the button to 1,500,000. When it got back to Pavlov, he shoved for 3,475,000, and Isaia snap-called.
Atanas Pavlov: A♥A♦ 
Alessio Isaia: J♣J♠
Pavlov had the rockets and was on the verge of a double-up which would take him well up the counts and out of danger. A flop of A♠2♣2♦ all but sealed the deal as Pavlov improved to top boat, leaving Isaia needing running jacks to win the hand.
The board did run out with running cards, but the 6♣6♦ wasn't what Isaia needed, and Pavlov doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,000,000
4,000,000
|
4,000,000 |
|
||
|
7,700,000
3,200,000
|
3,200,000 |