Lin Dodges the "Gaga" to Double
Level 16
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Action folded to Ren Lin in the small blind and he shoved all in for 845,000. Alexandre Vuilleumier in the big blind asked for a count before he called.
Ren Lin: A?8?
Alexandre Vuilleumier: K?Q?
"Gaga is off today," Lin said, hoping to avoid a queen that would help Vuilleumier.
"Don't disrespect the Gaga," tablemate Sean Winter added.
"Yes, but an ace come also," Lin replied, and sure enough the A?7?4? flop gave him top pair. Vuilleumier was already drawing dead after the 3? turn, while the 9? on the river was a mere formality.
"Touchdown, baby," Lin yelled as he secured a double up.
"First time I've ever seen you all in where three queens didn't come," Winter said following the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,800,000
-800,000
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-800,000 |
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1,700,000
400,000
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400,000 |
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