Hand Wins a Flip Off Konnikova
Level 9
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
The PokerNews team was called over to report on a big hand that had already took place on Table 16.
Maria Konnikova opened to 2,500 from under the gun and a player in middle position made the call. Fintan Hand three-bet to 10,000 from the cutoff and it folded back around to Konnikova who moved all in. The middle position player folded and Hand quickly called for his 45,000 total.
Fintan Hand: 
Maria Konnikova: 
It was a classic flip situation, and when the board ran out 
, it was Hand who came out on top with a flopped king to score the full double up off Konnikova.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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95,000
21,300
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21,300 |
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46,000
-46,500
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-46,500 |
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