Sternheimer Doubles Through Barthe
Level 26
Limit Flop/Draw: 40,000-80,000, 80,000-160,000 Limits
Stud Games: 20,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 80,000 Completion, 80,000-160,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 40,000/60,000 Ante, 20,000-40,000 Blinds
Stud Games: 20,000 Ante, 20,000 Bring-In, 80,000 Completion, 80,000-160,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 40,000/60,000 Ante, 20,000-40,000 Blinds
Limit Hold'em
Philip Sternheimer opened from the button and Nicolas Barthe three-bet from the big blind. Sternheimer called.
The flop came 3♣3♦5♠. Barthe bet and Sternheimer raised for 35,000 more, putting himself all-in. Barthe called to put him at risk.
"It's a good flop for me" Sternheimer told his opponent before the cards hit their backs.
Philip Sternheimer: A♣3♥ 
Nicolas Barthe: A♦7♦
Barthe was drawing nearly dead against Sternheimer's trip threes. Sternheimer remained ahead as the rest of the board ran out 5♦7♥ to double up through Barthe.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,150,000
375,000
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375,000 |
|
675,000
425,000
|
425,000 |
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