Tsoukernik Doubles Through Leonard
Steve O'Dwyer raised to 27,000 from early position and Leon Tsoukernik called on the button, Patrick Leonard filled up from the single big blind. On the flop of 
, Leonard checked and O'Dwyer bet 38,000. Tsoukernik called that bet with the words "you are a blackjack player, three eight, I play blackjack too."
Leonard then check-raised all in for 323,000 and O'Dwyer quickly folded. Tsoukernik and Leonard spent a few minutes with table talk before the clock was called on the former. Half a minute later, Tsoukernik called to put himself at risk for 225,000.
Leon Tsoukernik: 
Patrick Leonard: 
The 
on the turn made things even more spicy for Leonard with the added flush draw, but a blank 
on the river changed nothing anymore and Tsoukernik doubled. Leonard was left with just over eight big blinds after the hand and has some serious work ahead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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575,000
235,000
|
235,000 |
|
239,000
-181,000
|
-181,000 |
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98,000
-242,000
|
-242,000 |
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