Set Over Set Gives Xu a Triple Up
Level 9
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Action folded to Kevin Xu in middle position, and he moved all in for his stack of 2,000. It then folded to the player on the button who called, before the big blind three-bet to 8,500. The player on the button made the call.
After the flop came 2♦J♣10♥ the player on the button led out, going all in for his stack of 21,000. The big blind mucked his hand, to give the side pot to the button, and leaving the players heads up, with Xu at risk.
Kevin Xu: J♥J♦ 
Button: 10♠10♦
Both players flopped a set, but it was Xu with top set. The board ran out 6♥8♦ and the set of jacks of Xu were best, giving him a triple up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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6,500 |