Abes Keeps Hopes Alive with Double Up
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Barry Abes found himself all in from late position and he jammed for 105,000 over the top of an open from Mark Kawamoto.
The table folded back around to Kawamoto, who promptly called, putting Kawamoto at risk.
Barry Abes: K♠9♠
Mark Kawamoto: 6♥5♣
Abes got good news for his hand when the board flopped K♦9♣A♠, giving him two pair. The 3♣ turn and the 4♥ kept Abes in the lead, pushing the pot his way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
740,000
140,000
|
140,000 |
|
268,000
118,000
|
118,000 |