Hirst Doubles with Jack-High in Blind Battle
Level 35
: Blinds 300,000/600,000, 600,000 ante
Action folded to David Hirst in the small blind, and he moved all in for his last 3,000,000. Marat Shafigullin made the call from the big blind, putting Hirst at risk.
David Hirst: J♠9♠
Marat Shafigullin: 9♦5♦
The board ran out 8♥A♣K♣K♠6♦, missing both players entirely. But Hirst’s jack-high held up as the best hand, earning him a much-needed double to stay in the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,600,000
3,700,000
|
3,700,000 |
|
4,800,000
350,000
|
350,000 |