Ali Sameeian Doubles With Pocket Queens
Level 26
: 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante
Vasili Firsau opened the action to 65,000 from late position and Ali Sameeian 3-bet all-in for 231,000. Firsau went into the tank, and it seemed he almost folded right before he called. Firsau, who held suited connectors 
, didn't seem too happy with himself when he saw his opponent turn over 
.
The 
flop wasn't much help to Firsau, needing either a ten to fill up his straight or double runners for two-pair, trips, or a flush. The 
appeared on the turn, giving Firsau a few more outs on the river. When the 
appeared on the river, Sameeian breathed a sigh of relief as he doubled up and Firsau was left as one of the shorter stacks remaining in the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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550,000
130,000
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130,000 |
|
350,000
315,000
|
315,000 |
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