Set Over Set in Foxen's Favor
Level 14
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Three players saw the flop come out Q♦8♠6♦. Alex Foxen checked from the small blind and Aaron Katz bet 200,000 from the big blind. Phil Ivey called from the hijack, before Foxen check-raised to 1,000,000 with 510,000 behind. Katz potted it back, which forced Ivey to fold. Foxen called the remainder of his stack, and the cards were turned over.
Alex Foxen: A♠Q♠Q♣3♦ 
Aaron Katz: 9♥8♥8♣7♠
It was a set over set situation, but Foxen was in the lead with the higher set. However, Katz did have a straight draw. The 2♥ turn and 2♣ river only improved Foxen to the nut boat, earning him the huge double-up near the money bubble.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,940,000
1,510,000
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1,510,000 |
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3,650,000
1,995,000
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1,995,000 |
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1,900,000
200,000
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200,000 |
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