Alexander Doubles Again
Level 24
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Matthew Alexander open-shoved on the button for 655,000 and was called by John Reading in the big blind who had the covering stack.
Matthew Alexander: A♥7♦ 
John Reading: A♣J♠
The flop came 10♥6♠3♣ with Reading still out in the lead with ace-jack. The 5♥ landed on the turn, giving Alexander additional outs with a gutshot.
The 7♥ fell on the river with Alexander pairing his seven to take the lead and earn the much-needed double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,400,000
405,000
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405,000 |
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525,000
350,000
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350,000 |
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