Ashton's Two Pair Good Against Mariani
Level 17
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Matthew Ashton: 
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Francis Mariani: / 
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Francis Mariani had the bring in with the and opted to make it a full 4,000. Action folded around to Matthew Ashton and he called with the showing. Ashton then check-called bet on fourth, fifth and sixth before both players checked seventh.
Mariani: 
Ashton: 
Ashton didn't seem confident in his two pair when he tabled his hand, but it turned out to be good as Mariani flashed a lower two pair before mucking his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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103,000
30,000
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30,000 |
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47,000
-30,000
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-30,000 |