Lappin Scores Back-to-Back Pots for a Big Double
David Lappin raised to 2,000 from middle position and Yaniv Botbol called from two seats over.
The flop was 
and Lappin checked. Botbol bet 3,000 and Lappin check-raised to 9,000. Botbol quickly got away from it and Lappin took the pot, bringing his stack to around 77,000.
On the very next hand, Lappin raised to 2,000 again. Action folded around to a player on the button, who three-bet to 6,700. Lappin called and the flop was 
.
Lappin checked the flop and called when his opponent bet 4,500. The turn was 
.
Lappin checked once again and quickly called when his opponent bet 13,500. The river was 
.
The player on the button shoved for 47,000 after Lappin checked for a third time. After a brief moment of thought, Lappin looked his opponent up and turned over 
. The button had 
and Lappin counted out his last 44,000 for a big double.
As the hand was reaching its climax, 2018 WSOP Europe Main Event champ Jack Sinclair took his new seat at the table.
"I was going to toss it, but Jack arrived and I didn't want to look weak," Lappin said as pulled in the giant pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
153,000
102,000
|
102,000 |
|
60,500
60,500
|
60,500 |
|
23,400
23,400
|
23,400 |