Szecsi Doubles Up to Starting Stack
Level 9
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Norbert Szecsi was one of the new entries on Day 2 but had trouble spinning up a stack in the early going. Down to around 50,000 to start the hand, Szecsi raised it up from middle position. Peter Weinand defended from the big blind and the flop came 
.
Weinand check-called a bet from Szecsi and the 
landed on the turn. Weinand checked again and Szecsi pushed all in for 36,000. Weinand thought for over a minute before finally making the call.
Norbert Szecsi: 
Peter Weinand: 
Szecsi was in a commanding lead with the better pair and a flush draw. The river brought the 
and Szecsi scored a double up in order to stay alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
104,000
104,000
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104,000 |
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69,500
-80,500
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-80,500 |