Deng Doubles Through Foxen
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Clemen Deng opened to 6,500 in the hijack and Kristen Foxen three-bet to 30,000 out of the small blind. Deng called and the dealer fanned the flop of 8♣5♦4♦. Foxen continued with a bet of 22,000 and Deng called.
The turn was the A♣ and Foxen checked this time. Deng counted out a bet of 50,000 and Foxen check-raised all in. Deng instantly called off his stack of 135,500 and the cards were on their backs.
Clemen Deng: A♠8♠
Kristen Foxen: A♦K♥
Foxen turned a pair of aces but it also gave Deng two pair to hold a commanding lead. The river was the 9♣ and Deng held on for a big double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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385,000
197,500
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197,500 |
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175,000
191,000
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191,000 |
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