Staes Hero-Calls with Kings
Level 26
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Michael Dogliani opened to 125,000 from early position and called when Aliosha Staes in the hijack three-bet to 400,000.
Staes continued for 325,000 on the J♣J♦4♣ flop. Dogliani check-called, then led out for 500,000 on the 6♥ turn. Staes called to see Dogliani moving all-in for 1,865,000 on the 3♦ river.
Staes eventually called with K♥K♠ to beat Dogliani's 8♣8♥ and double up. Down to 1,100,000, Dogliani moved all-in from the big blind two hands later and Axel Hallay, who opened under the gun, called.
Michael Dogliani: A♣9♠ 
Axel Hallay: 10♥10♠
The board of J♦4♦3♣8♠9♥ was no help for Dogliani, who was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,100,000
3,030,000
|
3,030,000 |
|
4,100,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
|
Busted |