Hambitzer Doubles Through Buddiga
Level 29
: 40,000/80,000, 10,000 ante
Pratyush Buddiga opened for 180,000 in early position, Niklas Hambitzer three-bet to 380,000 in the small blind, and Buddiga put him all in. Hambitzer was more than happy to make the call.
Buddiga: 
Hambitzer: 
Hambitzer had a foot out the door after the 
flop gave his opponent kings, but a glimmer of hope arrived with a straight in the form of the 
. The river brought the saving grace 
for Hambitzer, giving him a winning set.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,210,000 | 1,325,000 |
|
2,570,000 | -1,045,000 |