The Best Straight for Jbirane
Level 19
: Blinds 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
Kamal Jbirane defended from the big blind after Mounir Khoddar opened to 35,000 from the cutoff.
On a flop of 5♣8♣J♦, both players checked to see the 7♠ turn where Khoddar bet 27,000. Jbirane check-raised to 100,000, and Khoddar called.
The 9♥ completed the board and Jbirane moved all-in for 179,000. Khoddar went deep into the tank, and called.
Kamal Jbirane: 10♦6♥ 
Mounir Khoddar: K♥6♣
Jbirane hit the best straight on the river and doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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652,000
322,000
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322,000 |
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311,000
-430,000
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-430,000 |
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