Obst Doubles With a Chop; More Than Doubles After
Level 18
Stud 8 or Better
James Obst: 9?8? / K?2?9?8? / Q?
Paul Volpe: 7?2? / 8?8?3?5? / K?
James Obst had previously chopped in a heads-up pot to double his severe short stack thanks to the antes. He was then all-in against Paul Volpe and chopped again with two pair against a low to add more chips.
James Obst: K?8?4? / 7?9?8?K?
John Hennigan: Q?5?4? / 4?3?9?J?
Scott Bohlman: A?Q?3? / 2?J?5?3?
Obst was then all-in on third street and John Hennigan raised, Scott Bohlman called. Hennigan bet fourth as well before the two active players checked down the remaining streets. Obst won the high pot while Hennigan prevailed in the side pot to take a small chunk out of Bohlman's stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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400,000
240,000
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240,000 |
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385,000
-45,000
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-45,000 |
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125,000
-71,000
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-71,000 |
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105,000
55,000
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55,000 |
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