Rafael Doubles Through Nordstrand into the Chip Lead
Level 27
: Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Erik Nordstrand opened to 350,000 from under the gun and Sean Rafael called from the button.
The flop came J♥2♥2♣. Nordstrand continued with a 300,000 bet and Rafael called.
Nordstrand fired a second barrel for 750,000 on the 6♥ turn and Rafael called again. On the Q♣ river Nordstrand shoved, covering Rafael who had 2,305,000 behind. Rafael called.
Nordstrand could only show A♥K♣9♦8♣ for a bluff with the nut-flush blocker. Rafael had top boat with A♣Q♠Q♦2♦ to secure a massive double up and take the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,730,000
3,730,000
|
3,730,000 |
|
2,200,000
3,500,000
|
3,500,000 |