Hjelmstad Gets There on the River
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
PokerNews arrived at the table with cards already on their backs and Eric Hjelmstad all in and at risk on the turn.
With the board reading 10♣J♠2♣6♥, Hjelmstad was behind but had plenty of outs.
Eric Hjelmstad: A♣J♣ 
Opponent: Q♠Q♣
The J♦ fell on the river, improving Hjelmstad to trip jacks to secure him the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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150,000
90,000
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90,000 |