Buckley Doubles via Philippou
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Patrick Kennedy opened to 70,000 under the gun and was called by Christopher Philippou in middle position, and Mark Buckley in the big blind.
On the A?7?2? flop, Buckley checked, Kennedy fired out a bet of 80,000, only for Philippou to pot it. Buckley moved all in for 271,000 and Kennedy folded.
Mark Buckley: 7?7?8?6? 
Christopher Philippou: 10?5?10?3?
Buckley was ahead with a set of sevens against Philippou's spade draw and pair of tens, and the 9? turn and J? river were bricks, sending the Irishman a timely double-up at the start of the final table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
855,000
495,000
|
495,000 |
|
240,000
-365,000
|
-365,000 |