Two Doubles Are Better Than One
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Joao Vieira found himself all in at risk twice in the space of a few hands.
First Vieira moved all in for 3,900 and only Ricardo Eyzaguirre in the big blind called.
Joao Vieira: Q♥8♥ 
Ricardo Eyzaguirre: Q♣5♥
The board ran out 3♠A♣7♦6♠8♦ to give Vieira his first double.
Just a few hands later Vieira moved all in from early position for 9,300 before Michael Troutt isolated on the button to 15,000.
Joao Vieira: A♠2♠
Michael Troutt: A♦7♦
Vieira would need some help this time, seeing his holding dominated by his opponent.
The 10♠10♥6♠9♥ board gave Vieira plenty of opportunities to win or at least split the pot, and the 2♣ river was exactly what Vieira was hoping for.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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60,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
32,500
32,500
|
32,500 |
|
21,000
21,000
|
21,000 |
|
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