Rocco Doubles Through Kim
Nível 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Brian Kim opened to 165,000 in the hijack and Michael Rocco moved in his 265,000 short stack on the button. Dan Smith thought about getting his remaining stack in from the small blind, but opted to fold.
Michael Rocco: 
Brian Kim: 
The board ran out 
and Rocco secured the double.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500,000
-365,000
|
-365,000 |
|
730,000
265,000
|
265,000 |
and Jaraiz checked. Lavenburg looked and his chips and checked back to see 
on the turn. 
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and Litsou check-called the all-in but was well behind in the following showdown.
turn confirmed the double of Rocco and the 
of Kenneth Baime when he got there on the 
board. However, the potential comeback of Smith was then cut short when he ran with ace-queen into the ace-king of Rocco to become the next early casualty on Day 6.
on the turn gave Hobbs more outs to a straight, but he missed the 
and Gisler checked to Zhang, who continued for 235,000. Gisler made the call to send the two players to the turn. 
river put a four liner to a straight on the board. Gisler checked one more time and Zhang, as if it was ever in doubt, fired off a third barrel, this time pushing a hefty 2,300,000 into the middle. Gisler called and turned over 
for the straight, good enough to sink Zhang's holding and scoop a large pot.
turn sealing the deal prior to the meaningless 
completed the board to eliminate him, while Eames collected the pot.
on the turn gave some chop outs but the 
