Stashin Doubles Through Veliu
Level 14
: 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Alida Veliu opened for 8,000 early and received one call before Michael Stashin made it 28,000 on the button. Veliu called, the other player folded, and both players checked the flop to a board of 
. Veliu checked again and Stashin shoved for 56,000.
"I wanted to do it preflop," Veliu muttered. "OK, merry Christmas."
Veliu's 
was way behind Stashin's 
. She asked for an eight on the river but the dealer delivered the 
and she complimented Stashin on a nice hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
467,000 | 127,000 |
|
242,000 | 188,000 |