Raddi Doubles with Two Pair
Level 18
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Giacomo Raddi opened from the cutoff and faced Carlo van Ravenswoud who defended from the big blind.
Raddi continued for 35,000 on a flop of 8♦7♦Q♠, but Van Ravenswoud check-raised to 95,000. Raddi went into the tank and called.
Van Ravenswoud bet 175,000 on the 8♣ turn. Raddi, who had 160,000 behind, made the call.
Giacomo Raddi: A♠Q♦
Carlo van Ravenswoud: Q♣7♣
Van Ravenswoud flopped two pair but Raddi found a better two pair with the turn and the A♦ river to double up.