Brannan Doubles Through Chen
Level 8
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Action went three-ways to a flop of 10♦8♥4♣ in a hand between Frank Brannan on the button, Dong Chen in the small blind, and Jan-Peter Jachtmann in the big blind.
Chen led out with nearly a pot-sized bet of 15,000, Jachtmann folded, and Brannan called for 14,700 total to put himself at risk.
Frank Brannan: J♣9♣4♦3♦ 
Dong Chen: K♠Q♠J♦9♦
Both players had a straight draw, but Brannan was ahead with his pair of fours.
The turn landed the 3♣ and the river brought the 10♥ pairing the board. Brannan's two pair earned him the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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115,000
55,000
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55,000 |
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55,000
9,500
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9,500 |
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44,900
-20,100
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-20,100 |
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