Popal Picks Up Queens to Double
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Ahmad Popal got his last 990,000 in the middle from the button and was up against Sam Stein in middle position.
Ahmad Popal: Q♠Q♥
Sam Stein: 9♥9♣
Stein didn't find any help on the 10♦2♣3♥ flop, while the Q♣ turn left him drawing dead as Popal made top set. The inconsequential river was the 7♥ and Popal doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,920,000 | -1,710,000 |
|
2,530,000 | 1,030,000 |