Wheeler Returns the Favor to Michaud
Level 23
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Clement Michaud raised to 50,000 in the hijack before Jason Wheeler three-bet to 270,000 in the small blind, leaving 10,000 back. "I have the best hand. It's just a matter of whether you want to double me up or not," Wheeler said.
Michaud eventually called and the flop came J?9?9?. Wheeler checked and Michaud tossed in a blue 5,000 chip before being told he had to make it at least 25,000. "Twenty seconds," Wheeler told the table before he called.
Jason Wheeler: A?8? 
Clement Michaud: 5?5?
Wheeler was trailing the two pair of Michaud as the 10? fell on the turn. The river was the 10? and Wheeler counterfeited Michaud's pair to earn the double up.
"Yes. Gets the chips back," Wheeler cried out.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
600,000
320,000
|
320,000 |
|
550,000
-300,000
|
-300,000 |