Hughes Scores Big Double Through Makarov
Level 27
: 40,000/80,000, 0 ante
Alexey Makarov raised to 260,000 and Alexey Makarov called in the big blind. On a flop of 
, Makarov checked and Hughes bet 225,000 with 1,070,000 behind. Makarov opted to check-raise to 1,000,000 and Hughes moved all in, Makarov called.
Ryan Hughes: 
Alexey Makarov: 
The 
turn and 
river were both blanks and Hughes doubled for 1,295,000 to take a big chunk out of Makarov's stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,150,000 | 1,400,000 |
|
1,175,000 | -1,315,000 |