Double-Up for Helppi
Level 1
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
There was 25,000 in front of Juha Helppi in the small blind, and 7,500 in front of Jukka Ylitalo in the big blind.
Ylitalo announced a raise to 50,000, and Helppi said "It might be the first rebuy already', as he jammed for 93,400, with Ylitalo making the quick call with the covering stack.
Juha Helppi: J♦J♥ 
Jukka Ylitalo: A♣K♣
It was a fair fight, and Helppi remained ahead after the 9♥2♥2♣ flop.
The 10♣ turn gave Ylitalo a flush draw to go with his overcards, and although he hit it on the J♣ river, it also improved Helppi to a full house, giving him an early double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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186,800
86,800
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86,800 |
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12,000
12,000
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12,000 |