Alexander Doubles Through Rast
Level 13
: 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Brian Rast raised to 6,000 preflop which got calls from John Hinds in the small blind and DJ Alexander in the big blind.
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and action checked over to Rast who continued for 8,000 which was called by Hinds in the small blind. Alexander contemplated briefly before deciding to go all-in for 30,500. Rast asked for a count before going all-in himself with the covering stack. Hinds folded and both players cards were revealed.
DJ Alexander: ![]()
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Brian Rast: ![]()
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Alexander was in a dire situation against Rast but the turn
gave him three kings and the river
did not bring Rast a full house and Alexander got the full double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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165,000
24,000
|
24,000 |
|
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|
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83,000
48,500
|
48,500 |
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76,000
28,000
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28,000 |