Pates Doubles Through Bjerga in Massive Pot
Level 26
: 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
A raising war took place between Ken Pates and Ervin Bjerga after the elimination of Steve Vang. Pates made it 300,000 to go, Bjerga raised to 700,000, and Pates shoved all in. Bjerga called.
Bjerga: 
Pates: 
Pates pumped his fist as the dealer spread a flop of 
, giving him a set. The 
turn meant Bjerga was drawing dead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,065,000
969,000
|
969,000 |
|
175,000
-1,530,000
|
-1,530,000 |