Gierlinger Finds a Double Through Block
Level 17
: 3,000/6,000, 500 ante
Eric Gierlinger opened with a preflop raise and it folded to Rick Block who made it 30,000 from the button. Action folded to Gierlinger and he called to see a flop.
The dealer fanned 
on the felt and Gierlinger checked. Block announced an all in bet and Gierlinger called for his tournament life of 88,000.
Gierlinger: 
Block: 
Gierlinger was far out in front with top pair and secured a double after the turn (
) and river (
) finished off the board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
430,000
95,000
|
95,000 |
|
180,000
70,000
|
70,000 |