Li Cracks Aces to Double
Level 25
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Stoyan Madanzhiev opened to 80,000 from early position and Shankui Li defended the big blind.
On the 10?5?4? flop, Li check-raised to 155,000 versus a 60,000 bet from his opponent. Madanzhiev jammed, and Li called off to put himself at risk.
Shankui Li: 10?5? 
Stoyan Madanzhiev: A?A?
Li had outlflopped Madanzhiev's aces with two pair, and he improved to a a full house on the 10? turn. The 4? river completed the board and sent him the double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,600,000
1,275,000
|
1,275,000 |
|
1,550,000
-150,000
|
-150,000 |