Lamb Doubles Through Rafael
Level 25
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Sean Rafael opened to 210,000 from under the gun and Ben Lamb defended from the big blind.
The flop came A♥8♦5♦. Lamb shoved for 505,000, and Rafael called with a covering stack to put him at risk.
Ben Lamb: 7♦6♣5♠3♦
Sean Rafael: A♠10♣9♣4♠
Rafael had top pair while Lamb had a combo draw. The 4♣ turn gave Rafael two pair while giving Lamb a straight and Lamb improved to a flush on the J♦ river to double through Rafael.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,800,000
690,000
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690,000 |
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1,550,000
600,000
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600,000 |
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