Poblacion Doubles Through Hicks
Level 20
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
David Poblacion moved his last 87,000 into the middle from the hijack, and Bryan Hicks made the call in the cutoff. The rest of the table folded, and the cards were turned up.
David Poblacion: K♣2♠
Bryan Hicks: A♣8♣
Hicks hit the only pair on the 8♦9♦10♦ flop, while Poblacion took the lead on the K♥ turn. The 2♦ river left Poblacion with two pair, earning the double-up on the stone bubble.