Stewart Doubles to Stay in Contention

Erick Torres

Level 12 : Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Paul Stewart shoved for his last 23,000 from early position and was called by the cutoff, putting his tournament life at risk.

Paul Stewart: A♠K♣ All in
Opponent: 7♣7♦

Stewart was in a coin-flip situation, but the flop brought some relief when it came J♣10♦A♣, improving Stewart to a pair of aces.

The 4♦ turn was a safe card for Stewart, with one card left to go.

Stewart would secure the double on the 3♠ river.