Ruggeri Doubles, Skanis Down to Four Bigs
Level 36
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
The action folded around to Umberto Ruggeri in the small blind, who shoved for 4,125,000. Renars Skanis was in the big blind and had a decision to make.
"It's close," remarked Skanis. Eventually Skanis did flick in the call.
Umberto Ruggeri: K♥4♠ 
Renars Skanis: J♣9♣
Ruggeri was ahead with his king-high, and maintained his lead through the K♣J♠6♥ flop, where both players made a pair.
Neither the A♥ turn nor 7♥ river could help Skanis, which meant Ruggeri doubled up. Skanis down to around four big blinds!
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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8,750,000
450,000
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450,000 |
|
2,000,000
3,750,000
|
3,750,000 |
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