Doubling Kabbaj
John Kabbaj opened with a pot raise to 18,000. Action passed back to Najib Bennani in the big blind, and he called to see a flop.
It showed up . Bennani quickly announced, "Pot," sliding a big tower of chips forward. Just as quickly, Kabbaj made the call, putting himself all in for 35,000 in the process.
Showdown
Kabbaj:
Bennani:
Kabbaj was leading but at risk for his tournament life. The turn and river would come safe though, as the and filled out the board. Kabbaj's trip nines are the winner, and he has earned himself an early double up.