Netto Doubles Through Hoffman
Level 20
: Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Mario Ribeiro Netto went all-in for 265,000 from the hijack. Jedidiah Hoffman was game and made the call to put Netto at risk.
Mario Ribeiro Netto: 7♣7♠
Jedidiah Hoffman: A♣9♣
The flop gave each player something to root for when the dealer fanned out 8♠7♥6♦ to give Netto a set of sevens and Hoffman an open-ended straight draw.
Netto held his standing when the 2♥ came on the turn.
Hoffman's hopes of overcoming a set were put to rest on the 4♦ river as Netto earned the double-up to stay in contention.