Tang Wins Classic Race to Double Through Thorel
Level 16
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Danny Tang opened to 60,000 from the cutoff and was three-bet to 200,000 by Jean-Noel Thorel on the button. Action folded back to Tang, who shoved for 635,000 total. Thorel quickly called and a showdown was held.
Danny Tang: A♦K♥
Jean-Noel Thorel: Q♦Q♠
It was a classic race that went Tang's way after the 8♦A♥5♠4♥4♠ runout paired his ace — awarding him the double-up.