Steindel Doubles Up on the Bubble with a Pair of Aces
Level 15
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
As hand-for-hand play unfolded, PokerNews caught the action with the board reading 2?A?7?8?Q?. Christian Steindel had moved all in for 69,000 after Alen Sabic checked to him. Sabic deliberated before eventually making the call, setting up a tense showdown.
Sabic revealed K?2? for a modest pair of deuces, but Steindel turned over A?K? for top pair, confirming Steindel's double-up, giving him renewed hope to survive the bubble and make it into the money.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
330,000
-72,000
|
-72,000 |
|
144,000
-103,000
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-103,000 |