Lin Doubles Through Buldygin
Level 16
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Viacheslav Buldygin made it 90,000 from the cutoff before Ren Lin shoved for 265,000 out of the big blind. Buldygin asked for a count and then made the call to put Lin at risk.
Ren Lin: A♣Q♠ 
Viacheslav Buldygin: A♥9♠
Lin had the better kicker and looked poised to double up through Buldygin. But the 9♣5♣8♠ flop was a disaster for Lin as Buldygin took a commanding lead by pairing his nine.
A 3♥ turn meant only a queen on the river could save Lin from elimination. A Q♣ peeled off on the river, and Lin jumped out of his chair in celebration while shouting, "Lady Gaga!".
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,550,000
160,000
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160,000 |
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590,000
280,000
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280,000 |
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