Bloechlinger Doubles Up, Leaving Barone with Barely Any Chips
Level 18
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Maureen Bloechlinger pushed all in from early position with her last 44,000, and Vito Roberto Barone, seated right next to her, decided to go all in as well, putting in an additional 6,000. With no one else wanting to get involved, it was time for the showdown.
When the cards were revealed, Bloechlinger had A♠J♠, while Barone showed A♣9♣.
Bloechlinger held the lead, and the board ran out 2♥A♦10♣8♥8♦, securing her a double up and leaving Barone with only a handful of chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
108,000
64,800
|
64,800 |
|
6,000
6,000
|
6,000 |