Matakis Wins Monster Pot
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
With two players seeing a board of 9?6?3? and 79,500 in the middle Ian Matakis bet 79,500 from the small blind and was called by an opponent in the hijack.
On the Q? turn Matakis shoved for his remaining stack of 101,500. His opponent, who covered him, made the call.
Ian Matakis: A?A?7?5? 
Hijack: J?9?8?5?
Matakis had the best made hand but had to fade a lot of outs from his opponent who had top pair, a flush draw and a straight draw. The 3? river improved Matakis to two pair and he collected a massive double up through his opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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441,500
199,500
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199,500 |
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