Burkholder Finds a Double
Limit Hold'em
John Hennigan was under the gun, and with the blinds at 15,000/30,000, he put out 40,000. This was ruled a call, and the action folded to Burkholder, who raised in the big blind. Hennigan made it three bets, Burkholder went all in for 91,000, and Hennigan called.
Hennigan: 
Burkholder: 
Burkholder was in great shape do double, and let out a little whoop when the 
peaked through the window of the flop. His look of delight changed to one of concern when it was followed by the 
and the 
, however, and Hennigan had found a wheel draw.
Unfortunately for Hennigan - and the short stacks in the room looking to burst the bubble and secure themselves a six-figure score - the turn and river bricked 
, 
, and Burkholder doubled to 197,000 chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,610,000
90,000
|
90,000 |
|
||
|
197,000
91,000
|
91,000 |