Martin Finds a Double
Two spots off the money, Jesse Martin was one of the shortest stacks in the field. Not anymore, though, as he successfully doubled up against Brian Hastings.
Martin: (
) / 
/ (
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Hoyt Corkins: (X-X) / 
— fold
Hastings: () / 
/ ()
Martin completed the bet on third, and Corkins raised. Hastings called behind, and then Martin called as well.
"Good luck, Jesse," said Brandon Shack-Harris from across the table to Martin, knowing he had only a few thousand in chips behind.
On fourth street, Martin led with a bet, Corkins folded, Hastings raised, and Martin called all in for 11,000 total. When the hands were turned up, it was Martin at risk with a draw to a six-four low against Hastings' draw to a seven-four low.
After all the cards were run out, Martin finished with a seven-six low, beating Hastings' eight-seven to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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237,000
-13,000
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-13,000 |
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200,000
40,000
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40,000 |
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89,000
14,000
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14,000 |
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