Pocket Rockets Help Ladev to Double
Level 10
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Yaman Nakdali checked from the big blind on a board of 4♠7♦Q♠10♥, and Markkos Ladev jammed for 125,000 out of the hijack. Nakdali had to use one of his time banks before deciding to call.
Markkos Ladev: A♥A♣ 
Yaman Nakdali: Q♥K♦
Ladev had pocket rockets against the top pair of Nakdali.
The river came the 7♠, keeping Ladev's pair of aces as the best hand and he secured the double-up at the expense of Nakdali.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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320,000
170,000
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170,000 |
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260,000
260,000
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260,000 |