Mandara Doubles Through Niste
Level 30
: Blinds 50,000/125,000, 125,000 ante
The action folded around to Mihai Niste in the small blind, who shoved all in. Ryan Mandara was in the big blind and had a decision for his stack of 2,150,000.
"I can make a Royal Flush," joked Mandara about the strength of his hand. After counting out his stack, Mandara picked up some chips and dropped them into the pot.
Ryan Mandara: Q♥10♥ 
Mihai Niste: A♥4♦
Mandara needed a little help from the dealer, and got some on the Q♦7♣8♦ flop as he made top pair.
"That's not a good board for me," said Niste.
A 6♠ on the turn did give Niste a gutshot straight draw, but the J♥ river was a brick, and Mandara doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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4,800,000
900,000
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900,000 |
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4,400,000
1,550,000
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1,550,000 |
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