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06-29-2008 18:50 UTC-7

Minieri Doubles Up

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On a flop of {8-Hearts}

{8-Hearts}

{5-Diamonds}

{3-Clubs}

, Dario Minieri and one other player went to war. When all was said and done, Minieri's tournament life was on the line.

Minieri: {6-Hearts}

{6-Hearts}

{6-Diamonds}

{7-Spades}

{4-Clubs}

Opponent:

{A-Hearts}

{8-Diamonds}

{5-Hearts}

{5-Spades}

Minieri had a wrap draw, but his opponent had middle set, a classic "race" situation in PLO. The turn and river came {2-Hearts}

{2-Hearts}

{6-Clubs}

to fill Minieri's straight two times. He doubles up to 55,000.