Big Slick Helps Xanthopoulos to Double
Level 10
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Hassan Sleiman raised to 2,500 from early position and Christos Xanthopoulos three-bet to 7,500 from the hijack. After it folded back to him, Sleiman called.
Sleiman led out for 4,000 upon seeing the 3♣A♣4♦ flop and Xanthopoulos called.
The 10♣ came on the turn and Sleiman shoved for Xanthopoulos' remaining 23,000. Xanthopoulos called and the cards were revealed.
Christos Xanthopoulos: A♠K♥ 
Hassan Sleiman: A♥9♣
Xanthopoulos was way ahead and just had to avoid a nine to double up. The K♦ dropped on the river to give Xanthopoulos top two pair and he earned the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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70,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
|
60,000
38,000
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38,000 |