Blake Doubles Short Stack
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Patrice Brandt raised from early position and Martin Blake moved all in for 14,000 from middle position. Brandt made the call and players flipped their cards, with Blake at risk.
Martin Blake: 8♠8♥
Patrice Brandt: K♥J♠
The board ran out Q♣A♠4♠2♣5♦. Blake managed to hold with his pocket eights to win the pot and double up to above a starting stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
155,000
114,000
|
114,000 |
|
31,000
31,000
|
31,000 |