Casella Flops Top and Bottom to Double Through Korene
Level 11
: Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante
Orest Korene opened the action with a raise to 6,500 from the hijack, and when it folded to Michael Casella on the button, he three-bet to 16,000. After the blinds folded, Korene made the call to see a flop.
The flop came A♥4♠2♠ and Korene checked to Casella, who bet out 13,000. Korene then raised to put Casella all in for 72,500, which he snap called to put himself at risk.
Michael Casella: A♣2♣ 
Orest Korene: A♦Q♥
Casella was able to flop two pair against the bigger ace, and once the board ran out 8♦ on the turn, and 9♣ on the river, the two pair aces and deuces were good to take the pot and double up.
Korene was left with just 16,000 chips after the hand, and was seen exiting the tournament area a few hands later.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
182,000
117,000
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117,000 |
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Busted |