Sternberg Doubles Through Kokkalis to Take the Lead
Level 30
: 60,000/120,000, 0 ante
Alan Sternberg opened to 300,000 on the button and Evangelos Kokkalis three-bet to 1,020,000 in the small blind. Sternberg called and the two players went heads-up to a flop of 
in an already inflated pot.
Kokkalis led out for 2,160,000 and Sternberg shoved all in for 3,080,000. Kokkilas quickly called and the cards were tabled.
Evangelos Kokkalis: 
Alan Sternberg: 
The 
on the turn changed nothing and Sternberg was looking to dodge a queen or ten to score a double up. The 
completed the board and Sternberg scored a massive double up with two pair to take the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,300,000
4,100,000
|
4,100,000 |
|
||
|
3,100,000
-3,700,000
|
-3,700,000 |
|
3,000,000
-400,000
|
-400,000 |
|
2,300,000
-100,000
|
-100,000 |