Gadzhiev Stays Alive with Pocket Fives
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Adrian State opened to 50,000 from late position, which was called by a player in the cutoff before Roman Gadzhiev three-bet to 200,000 with just 25,000 behind. State folded, but the middle position player called.
The middle position player bet enough to put Gadzhiev all in on the 10♦10♣9♣ flop. Gadzhiev called and the cards were revealed.
Roman Gadzhiev: 5♦5♣ 
Middle Position: K♠8♠
Gadzhiev was slightly ahead with his pocket fives. The rest of the board ran out 3♣3♠ to give Gadzhiev the winner with two fives, earning him the much-needed double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,600,000
700,000
|
700,000 |
|
600,000
100,000
|
100,000 |