Becker Doubles Through Negreanu
Level 17
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
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and with about 850,000 in the middle, Daniel Negreanu checked from the big blind and Johannes Becker bet 550,000 from the cutoff. Negreanu tooks a few seconds of reflection then moved all in. Becker called for less, with 1,900,000, and the players revealed their hands.
Johannes Becker: ![]()
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Daniel Negreanu: ![]()
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Both players had a pair of queens but Becker had a king-kicker. The
completed the board and Becker took down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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4,950,000
2,600,000
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2,600,000 |
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4,500,000
900,000
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900,000 |
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