Aoki Cracks Hammarstrom's Aces For a Massive Double
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Mikiyo Aoki was in the hijack and got in her entire stack of 125,000 as Nick Hammarstrom put her at risk under the gun.
Mikiyo Aoki: 9♠8♠
Nick Hammarstrom: A♥A♦
Aoki was far behind Hammarstrom's aces, but the 3♦5♠J♠ flop gave her some hope with a flush draw. The Q♠ turn gave her a flush, while the 3♠ completed the board on the river and Aoki earned the massive double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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230,000
160,000
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160,000 |
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15,000
145,000
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145,000 |