McKee Doubles Through Konnikova
Level 19
: 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Melody McKee limped from middle position. Maria Konnikova raised to about 40,000 on the button.
Action folded back to McKee who limp-shoved for 186,000 and Konnikova had a decision to make.
"Last time you did this you had aces," she told her opponent.
Even so, Konnikova made the call to put McKee at risk
Melody McKee: 
Maria Konnikova: 
Off to the races, the board ran out 
, McKee made a straight and took down the pot.
"One hand and you're back in the game," said a tablemate.
"I've doubled you up twice now, but this one was a good call," said Konnikova.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
551,000
-99,000
|
-99,000 |
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|
422,000
272,000
|
272,000 |