Rollercoaster Double Up for Kempe
Level 15
: 100,000/200,000, 30,000 ante
Rainer Kempe opened to 500,000 from early position and Dietrich Fast three-bet to 1.15 million on the button. The blinds folded and Kempe pushed all in for 4.495 million. Fast quickly made the call and the hands were tabled.
Rainer Kempe: 
Dietrich Fast: 
It was a classic race scenario with Kempe's tournament life on the line. The flop came 
and Fast hit an ace to take the lead. The turn landed the 
and Kempe turned a set to re-take the lead. It wasn't over yet as Fast picked up a flush draw on the turn, but the 
on the river bricked off and Kempe held on to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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9,200,000
4,900,000
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4,900,000 |
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1,040,000
5,960,000
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5,960,000 |
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