Filstein Triples Up With Pocket Nines

Azamat Tulepbergenov raised from early position and Soufiane Jardi reraised. Arik Filstein called in the small blind and then Tulepbergenov moved all in for his remaining 12,000 chips. Jardi shoved over the top for 36,000 and Filstein called for around 22,000. Three players flipped their cards for the all in, with Tulepbergenov and Filstein both at risk.

Azamat Tulepbergenov: A♣K♥
Arik Filstein: 9♠9♦
Soufiane Jardi: A♥K♠

Tulepbergenov and Jardi were sharing outs, both holding ace king. Filstein was in good shape with his pocket nines. The board ran out 6♣4♦2♥4♥6♦.

Filstein's pocket nines held up. He tapped the table with delight as he scooped the pot to triple up. Tulepbergenov was eliminated from the tournament and Jardi also lost a chunk of chips.