Hellmuth Doubles Only to Fall Shortly After
Hand #1: Hellmuth Doubles
"PHsGoldShoes" opened for 16,000 from early position and action folded around to Phil "Lumestackin" Hellmuth who called for less from the big blind holding 12,380.
"PHsGoldShoes": 
Phil "Lumestackin" Hellmuth: 
Hellmuth held live cards and connected with the 
flop that gave him top-two pair.
The 
turn gave Hellumth a sweat as "PHsGoldShoes" could win with any ace, seven or six.
Luckily for Hellmuth, the river came the 
to secure his much needed double-up.
Hand #2: Hellmuth Busts
"MitchMurphy" opened with a 21,000 raise from late position and Phil "Lumestackin" Hellmuth three-bet all in for 26,660 from the cutoff. Action folded back around to "MitchMurphy" who called.
"MitchMurphy": 
Phil "Lumestackin" Hellmuth: 
Hellmuth woke up with a made hand but it ended up being a cooler as the flop came 
giving "MitchMurphy" top-set while Hellmuth picked up a gutshot.
The turn gave Hellmuth a set as well but the 
river ended his tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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134,561 | |
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66,162 | |
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Busted |