Benjamin Plays It Tricky
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Charlemagne Benjamin limped in from under the gun and Kevin Hammer raised to 16,000 in middle position. Niall Costigan called in the small blind, while Benjamin then reraised to 46,000. Hammer folded, but Costigan moved all in. Benjamin snap-called for 110,000.
Charlemagne Benjamin: A♣A♦
Niall Costigan: K♠Q♦
Benjamin had trapped Costigan with his aces, but the Q♥7♠2♣ flop gave Costigan some hope with top pair. The J♦ turn was safe for Benjamin, and he secured the double up once the 7♥ fell on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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240,000
160,000
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160,000 |
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220,000
60,000
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60,000 |