Karaliunas Doubles Up with Aces
Level 24
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Tauan Naves opened to 100,000 from early position and he was called by Edward Jordan to his left. Simas Karaliunas on the button three-bet to 325,000 and he quickly made the blinds and Naves fold, while Jordan called.
After both players checked the 9♦5♦6♣ flop, Jordan moved all-in for approximately 1,600,000 on the 8♥ turn. Karaliunas went deep into the tank. "You show if I fold," he even asked. However he eventually made the call, being the player at risk for 815,000.
Simas Karaliunas: A♦A♣ 
Edward Jordan: Q♠J♥
Karaliunas caught Jordan bluffing with a gutshot and secured a double up after the 2♥ river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,505,000
1,355,000
|
1,355,000 |
|
1,100,000 | |
|
||
|
275,000
-1,325,000
|
-1,325,000 |