Hall Doubles Through Tatu
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Vlad Tatu raised to 16,000 and big stack Marc Perrault in the cutoff three-bet to 46,000. Toby Lewis in the big blind gave it some thought and folded, as did Tatu. They were shown the 
by Perrault.
One hand later, Tatu raised and Brandon Hall jammed for the last 46,000. Lewis again gave it some consideration and folded, Mark Radoja in the big blind asked for a count and folded also with the words "I thought I saw a green in there." Tatu called and the cards were on their back.
Brandon Hall: 
Vlad Tatu: 
"Nines are running hot today," Bill Perkins added in table chat. They weren't hot enough to send Hall to the rail, however, as the board came up blank with 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
750,000 | 25,000 |
|
275,000 | -68,000 |
|
100,000 | 35,000 |