Mao Hits the River to Double Up
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Renji Mao shoved for his last 2,500 from the hijack, then Filipp Khavin on the button raised to make the blinds fold.
Renji Mao: A♥8♦ 
Filipp Khavin: A♣9♦
After the dealer fanned a board of 2♥J♣6♠A♦, Mao took his backpack in one hand and stood up. But he sat back down went the 8♠ river landed on the felt to give him two pair and make him double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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55,000
-14,000
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-14,000 |
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10,000
-68,000
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-68,000 |
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