Mcdonagh's Kicker Helps Him Double
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Gregory Bowman raised to 55,000 from early position and Daniel McDonagh jammed for 295,000 from the next seat. Bowman called when the action got back to him.
Daniel McDonagh: A♣K♣
Gregory Bowman: A♦J♣
McDonagh had the superior kicker, and that proved pivotal on the A♥7♥10♣7♦4♣ runout as both players made top pair. McDonagh's king-kicker played, earning him the double-up.