Sam Soverel Doubles Up
Level 19
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
With about 40,000 chips already in the middle and the board reading 
, Sam Soverel checked from the big blind to his lone opponent, Guiseppe Pantaleo who was under the gun. Pantaleo bet 15,000 and Soverel called.
The turn brought the 
and Soverel checked again. Pantaleo bet 52,000 and Soverel called.
The 
fell on the river and Soverel checked a third time. Pantaleo shoved, putting Soverel to a decision for his stack. After less than half a minute of contemplation, Soverel called and both players tabled their hands.
Pantaleo flipped over 
for a missed draw and Soverel took the pot with 
to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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710,000
135,000
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135,000 |
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355,000
15,000
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15,000 |
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