Rolfe Finds a Double Up
Level 15
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Action folded to Norman Rodriguez in the hijack, and he raised to 10,500. He was called by Alexander Rolfe in the small blind.
The flop came 3♦5♥J♠ and Rolfe checked to Rodriguez, who bet 25,000. Rolfe then raised all in for 97,500. After confirming the count and thinking over his decision for nearly a minute, Rodriguez made the call to put Rolfe at risk.
Alexander Rolfe: J♦9♦ 
Norman Rodriguez: 9♠9♣
Rolfe left Rodriguez with just one out after flopping top pair. After the 8♦ on the turn, and 5♠ on the river, he two pair jacks and fives were best, and Rolfe secured the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
226,000
147,800
|
147,800 |
|
157,000
35,000
|
35,000 |