Appel Sets the Trap and Catches a Double
Level 2
: 100/200, 0 ante
5 players saw the flop of 
for 600 per man. Appel checked it from early position and Warwick bet 2,200 into the pot of 3,100. Action folded back to Appel who elected to check-raise to 6,500 and Warwick called.
The turn brought the 
and Appel now slowed down and checked. Warwick bet 17,000, just over the size of the pot. Appel sprung the rare double check-raise and went all in for 23,000 total. Warwick called but felt he was behind.
"I have a full house," said Appel as he showed 
.
"That's alright, I can still suck out," said Warwick with hope as he turned over 
.
The turn brought the 
and secured Appel's victory as he jumped to an early chip leader spot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
64,000
24,000
|
24,000 |
|
|
8,000
8,000
|
8,000 |