McDermott Doubles Through Russell
Level 22
: 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Bruce Russell opened to 36,000 under the gun, and Tim McDermott called in the big blind.
McDermott checked the 
flop, Russell bet 32,000, and McDermott check-raised all in for 154,000 total. Russel called.
Tim McDermott: 
Bruce Russell: 
The turn 
gave McDermott two pair, and his hand held up as the 
hit on the river to secure the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
344,000
82,000
|
82,000 |
|
290,000
-180,000
|
-180,000 |