Straight Over Straight Sees Tamasauskas Double
Level 3
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Vladas Tamasauskas limped in from the small blind. Steve O'Dwyer raised to 6,000, from the big blind, and Tamasauskas called.
The 7♣5♠2♥ flop checked through to the 6♥ on the turn. Tamasauskas took the lead for 10,500 and O'Dwyer called.
The Q♣ river saw Tamasauskas bet out 42,000, a virtual all-in with 500 behind the line. O'Dwyer moved all in, asking for Tamasauskas's last red chip and Tamasauskas called.
Vladas Tamasauskas: 9♥8♣ 
Steve O'Dwyer: 4♥3♥
Both players had turned a straight, but Tamasauskas was best, doubling him up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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118,000
54,000
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54,000 |
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81,500
-73,500
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-73,500 |
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