Chen Doubles Matsueda
Level 37
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
Andy Chen kicked off the action on the button with a raise to 2,500,000. Junya Matsueda, in the big blind, decided to go all in with his remaining 10,300,000. After asking the dealer for a count, Chen called.
Junya Matsueda: A♠K♦
Andy Chen: 4♣4♥
Chen, slightly ahead with his pocket fours, was hoping Matsueda would miss the board. However, luck favored Matsueda as he hit an ace on the flop A♣J♦5♥. The turn 8♦ and river 8♣ brought no help for Chen, securing the double-up for Matsueda.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
45,000,000
-17,500,000
|
-17,500,000 |
|
21,100,000
8,300,000
|
8,300,000 |