Lipton Doubles Through Negreanu
Level 14
Blinds: 4,000-8,000
Limits: 8,000-16,000
Limits: 8,000-16,000
Jeffrey Lipton raised from early position and Daniel Negreanu defended his big blind.
Negreanu checked the A♠10♥Q♠ flop, and Lipton bet. Negreanu check-raised, and Lipton three-bet. Negreanu called.
Negreanu bet when the J♠ came on the turn, and Lipton put in his last 17,000. Negreanu called for an extra 1,000.
Jeffrey Lipton: A♥J♦ 
Daniel Negreanu: A♦3♣
Lipton had two pair, and Negreanu could only chop the pot with a queen or king on the river. The 8♠ rolled off, and Lipton earned the much-needed double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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480,000
48,000
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48,000 |
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112,000
71,000
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71,000 |