Shiratori Flips Best to Double
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
In the final hand dealt of the previous blind level, Sho Shiratori raised to 200,000 in early position. Sandrine Phan put in a three-bet to 525,000 from the hijack, and the action folded back to Shiratori. Shiratori opted to four-bet jam for 1,960,000, and Phan called straight away.
Sho Shiratori: 9♠9♥
Sandrine Phan: A♠K♥
As Phan stood up from her seat, the at-risk Shiratori remained seated.
Perhaps Shiratori knew what was coming, as the 3♦6♠4♥Q♣6♣ board kept the pocket pair in the lead, ensuring Shiratori a full double-up.