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Mariano Holds to Double
Level 14
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
"Boston" Rob Mariano shipped it for his final 96,000 from under the gun and was called by the cutoff as Mariano was at risk late on Day 1c.
Rob Mariano: 9♦9♣
Opponent: A♥K♦
It was a classic flip of the pocket pair versus the overcards, as Mariano hoped to fade any aces or kings as they went to a runout.
The Q♥3♣7♦ flop was a safe one for Mariano, as his chances of a double increased after fading the flop.
Mariano would hold on the 7♣ turn and the 2♠ river as his nines stood strong to secure the double.