Mao Doubles Up Again
Level 27
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Dario Alioto raised to 240,000 from the button, then Renji Mao in the big blind potted to 720,000. Alioto made the call.
The dealer fanned a flop of 9♣A♥7♠ and Mao continued for 500,000. Alioto potted to 2,940,000, and Mao called off his last 2,635,000.
Renji Mao: A♠Q♦J♦9♦ 
Dario Alioto: 9♥8♥7♦4♣
Both players flopped two pair, but Mao had the best combination. His hand improved with the Q♣ turn, and he secured a double up after the 3♣ river, taking the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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6,830,000
3,530,000
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3,530,000 |
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3,170,000
3,530,000
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3,530,000 |
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