Espholm Holds On to Double Off Tsoukernik

David Salituro

Level 5 : Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante

Tom Aksel Bedell raised to 5,000 and Leon Tsoukernik called before Johan Espholm, on the button, three-bet to 20,000. Bedell got out of the way.

"All the way from Copenhagen," Tsoukernik said as he slid forward a stack of blue 25,000 chips, putting Espholm all in. Espholm snap-called for his last 82,000.

Johan Espholm: Q?J?J?9?
Leon Tsoukernik: A?10?9?8?

The Q?J?5? flop helped both players as Espholm made a set while Tsoukernik picked up a straight draw. "One more," Tsoukernik said, standing up from his seat.

The 3? turn was no help, while Espholm survived on the 4? river to double up off the King's Resort owner.

"You had a beautiful hand. Even if you just call we get it all in on the flop," Espholm told him.