09-27-2008 23:24 UTC+2

Haxton Doubles Up

[user46392]

With the board reading {8-Diamonds}

{8-Diamonds}

{K-Clubs}

{A-Hearts}

{5-Diamonds}

, Isaac Haxton bet 5,000 -- only for the player currently occupying Ted Lawson's original seat to raise to cover him. After a moment's sighing, Haxton called, and discovered that he was ahead.

Haxton: {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{Q-Spades}

Occupier Of The Lawson Seat: {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

{J-Hearts}

River:

{7-Diamonds}

Haxton duly doubled up to around 30,000. "Thanks," he said as he raked in the chips, although whether this was directed at the dealer or his opponent is uncertain.

Tags: Isaac Haxton