Baxter Gets Huge Double Up
Level 34
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
David Stearns bet 1,000,000 from the hijack and Billy Baxter in the big blind moved all in for 5,575,000. Stearns went deep into the tank and cut out his chips in a multitude of ways before eventually making the call.
Billy Baxter: A♥Q♣
David Stearns: 9♣9♥
Stearns was ahead and was still after the K♣7♣6♦ flop. However, the 6♣ turn produced a backdoor flush draw for Baxter. The 10♣ completed the flush for Baxter who secured a massive double-up.
The Poker Hall of Famer quipped "It was time for me to get some chips or go home!" He got his chips and is now in strong contention for his first bracelet in 21 years.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,300,000 | 8,800,000 |
|
4,500,000 | -5,025,000 |