Big Slick Helps Xanthopoulos to Double
Level 10
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Hassan Sleiman raised to 2,500 from early position and Christos Xanthopoulos three-bet to 7,500 from the hijack. After it folded back to him, Sleiman called.
Sleiman led out for 4,000 upon seeing the 3?A?4? flop and Xanthopoulos called.
The 10? came on the turn and Sleiman shoved for Xanthopoulos' remaining 23,000. Xanthopoulos called and the cards were revealed.
Christos Xanthopoulos: A?K? 
Hassan Sleiman: A?9?
Xanthopoulos was way ahead and just had to avoid a nine to double up. The K? dropped on the river to give Xanthopoulos top two pair and he earned the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
70,000
70,000
|
70,000 |
|
60,000
38,000
|
38,000 |