McCormick Doubles Up
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Scott Kennedy raised to 105,000 from the big blind. Patrick McCormick raised all in for 1,275,000 from middle position and Kennedy called.
Patrick McCormick: A♣K♦ 
Scott Kennedy: A♠J♥
Both players looking for a pair to take the lead with McCormick at risk for his tournament life.
The flop came Q♦4♠8♣ giving no help to either player and McCormick in the lead.
As the turn card came the 6♠ Kennedy called for a jack on the river to eliminate McCormick.
With the river card of the 8♦ McCormick’s ace-king held and was good for a double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,550,000
1,715,000
|
1,715,000 |
|
1,300,000
690,000
|
690,000 |