Chaoui Holds to Double
Level 9
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Martins Adeniya opened to 8,000 on the button and called, putting Mehdi Chaoui at risk when he moved all in for 79,500 from the small blind.
Mehdi Chaoui: A♠J♠
Martins Adeniya: K♦Q♠
Both players found a pair on the Q♦A♥4♠ flop, but crucially for Chaoui, he retained his lead.
The 2♣ turn and A♣ river kept Chaoui's lead intact, seeing him double through Adeniya.