Wilkie Takes Down Big Pocket Pairs
Level 2
: Blinds 200/300, 300 ante
Steve Wilkie was involved in three-way action on a flop showing 8?3?6? and the pot already had more than 50,000 in the middle of the table.
The fireworks went off on the turn when 8? appeared on the board. A player in early position went all in, then a player behind reraised all in. Wilkie, who was covered by his two opponents, followed by going all in to put his tournament at stake. He appeared in good shape when the cards were tabled.
Steve Wilkie: 10?8?
First all in: A?A?
Second all in: J?J?
Wilkie’s trip eights had a commanding lead, which wasn’t lost when the dealer placed the 4? on the river to give Wilkie a triple up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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110,100
60,100
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60,100 |