Shahni Scores Huge Double Through Penev
Level 23
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Ali Shahni bet 40,000 from under the gun and was met with a raise of 180,000 from Zlatin Penev on the button. Shahni made the call.
The flop came 10♦8♥3♣ and Penev continued for 220,000. Shahni responded with a shove of 624,000 and was called by Penev.
Ali Shahni: Q♦Q♣
Zlatin Penev: K♣10♠
Shahni hit top pair, but Penev was ahead with the pocket ladies. The 4♦2♦ completed the board to secure a humongous double-up for Shahni and a massive blow to Penev's stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,615,000
1,345,000
|
1,345,000 |
|
772,000
-508,000
|
-508,000 |