De Mario Doubles Up with Two Pair
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Daniel Matissek kicked off the action with a raise but soon found himself facing an all-in from Massimo de Mario. Matissek decided to make the call, and the hand went to showdown.
Massimo de Mario revealed K♥Q♣, while Daniel Matissek showed A♥10♥.
Needing some help from the board, de Mario got exactly what he wished for when the flop came down 5♣K♠9♥. Not only did he pair his kings, but the turn brought the Q♦, giving him two pair.
Now it was Matissek’s turn to hope for a miracle, but when the 7♣ hit the river, his chances faded. De Mario celebrated his double-up, having secured a strong hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
103,000
-2,000
|
-2,000 |
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64,000
4,000
|
4,000 |