Rakitzis Scores an Early Double
Level 11
: Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante
Toan Nguyen opened to 5,000 in early position and George Rakitzis shoved all in for 45,500 in the hijack. The action folded back to Nguyen who quickly made the call.
George Rakitzis: 
Toan Nguyen: 
The flop came 
and Nguyen was still out front with a pair of jacks. However, the 
on the turn gave Rakitzis a huge lead, and the 
on the river ensured him of a double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
149,000
-45,500
|
-45,500 |
|
95,000
43,000
|
43,000 |