Mahmudi Doubles Bigly With Queens
Level 22
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Mihai Joita raised to 23,000 in middle position and called when Burim Mahmudi three-bet to 63,000 in the hijack.
The 2♣6♥3♦ flop was checked to Mahmudi, who continued for 55,000. Joita then raised to 130,000, which Mahmudi called. Joita put Mahmudi at risk for 237,000 on the 8♣ turn, with the latter putting in a quick call.
Burim Mahmudi: Q♦Q♣ 
Mihai Joita: 9♠9♥
Mahmudi's superior overpair held on the J♦ river. He celebrated shortly before stacking up his newly acquired mountain of chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
865,000
405,000
|
405,000 |
|
400,000
423,000
|
423,000 |