Arieh Doubles Through Brandes
Level 29
: 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
With 1,300,000 in the pot on a 
flop, Josh Arieh checked in the big blind and Fabian Brandes bet 600,000 on the button. Arieh potted to 3,100,000, Brandes raised, and Arieh called for his 1,780,000 remaining.
Josh Arieh: 
Fabian Brandes: 
Arieh was a slight favorite to the 
turn, and the 
river secured his double through the chipleader.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
14,925,000 | -3,525,000 |
|
11,050,000 | 5,375,000 |
|
9,475,000 | 100,000 |
|
4,150,000 | -1,950,000 |
flop, Arieh led for 400,000, and Li raised to 1,300,000. Arieh called.
fell on the turn and Arieh check-called against Li's 2,400,000 all-in.
and Josh Arieh called in the big blind with 
.
and Arieh check-called for 1,000,000.
flop and Brandes check-called for 500,000.
turn was checked to the 
flop and Stein announced "all in". Arieh snap-called to cover his opponent's 3,150,000, and Stein instantly turned over his hand and stood up.
river eliminated Stein in fourth place for $465,717.
completed the board and Arieh led for 700,000. Brandes then raised to 5,000,000, and Arieh called. Brandes revealed his hand for top set and collected the pot to move back into the lead.
