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Martinez Has the Better Nine to Double
Level 9
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Mike Martinez bet 15,000 from the big blind on a flop of 9♠4♣6♠, George Richard moved all in from middle position, and Martinez called for 47,500.
Mike Martinez: Q♠9♥ 
George Richard: J♦9♦
Both players showed top pair, but Martinez was ahead with his queen-kicker. The rest of the board ran out 8♦K♦, and Martinez stayed in the lead to earn the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
130,000 | |
|
40,000
40,000
|
40,000 |