Helppi Doubles Through Sammartino
Level 17
: 3,000/6,000, 750 ante
Defending champion Juha Helppi had re-entered for the third and final bullet at the last minute and immediately doubled. He then secured another double and just did so again when facing Dario Sammartino.
It was a raised pot to 15,000 that led to the 
flop and Helppi check-called for 20,235. On the 
turn, Helppi checked and Sammartino bet 64,946. The jam by Helppi for 103,449 on top followed and Sammartino obliged.
Juha Helppi: 
Dario Sammartino: 
The 
river brought no club or ace and Helppi soared to a big stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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417,010
417,010
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417,010 |
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370,549
10,600
|
10,600 |
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|
260,582
210,582
|
210,582 |
|
180,419
54,646
|
54,646 |
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|
55,035
249,830
|
249,830 |
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