Lamperouge Doubles Off Akimov
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Baurzhan Akimov raised to 35,000 in the cutoff, Lucy Lamperouge moved all in for 120,000 in the small blind, and Akimov called.
Lucy Lamperouge: 8♠8♣ 
Baurzhan Akimov: 5♣5♦
Lamperouge had the higher pocket pair and was a big favorite to double up. The 6♦2♣6♣2♦K♣ board offered no help to Akimov, and Lamperouge took the pot to survive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,100,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
|
260,000
45,000
|
45,000 |