Phillips Doubles Through Lindgren
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Limits: 2,500-8,500
Erick Lindgren opened the cutoff to 5,500 before Tyler Phillips potted to 19,000 from the small blind.
On the A♦10♠9♦ flop, Phillips potted for 43,000, Lindgren raised, and Phillips called all in for 55,500.
Tyler Phillips: A♥K♦7♠3♥ 
Erick Lindgren: A♠8♦5♦4♠
Both flopped top pair, but Phillips was in the lead with the higher kicker, while Lindgren had the nut flush draw. The 7♣ turn gave Phillips two pair, but Lindgren picked up a low draw. However, the river was the K♥ and Phillips scooped to double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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155,000
96,000
|
96,000 |
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154,000
68,500
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68,500 |