Eights Hold for Pilhofer
Level 18
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Fintan Hand opened the action, betting 12,000 in early position. It folded round to Istvan Pilhofer in late position, who shoved.
Hand quickly called and covered Pilhofer, who was at risk of busting.
Istvan Pilhofer: 8♥8♦
Fintan Hand: A♥Q♥
The flop came 9♦3♠6♣, leaving the PokerStars Ambassador needing to hit an ace or a queen to win the hand.
Neither came on the turn, with the J♠ landing.
Pilhofer's double up was confirmed on the 4♣ river, chipping him up while Hand was left with just below average stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
249,000
30,000
|
30,000 |
|
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|
117,000
-78,000
|
-78,000 |