Sinclair Doubles Through Paez
Tom White raised to 35,000 from under the gun and was called by Jack Sinclair in early position and Raul Paez in the big blind.
The flop came 
, both Paez and White checked. Sinclair bet 85,000, Paez raised to 275,000 and White folded. Sinclair hesitated but then made the call.
The turn brought them the 
to pair the board. Paez was up first and looked at Sinclair's stack. He then asked the dealer to spread the pot to see how much was in it. The dealer obliged and Paez then decided to bet 675,000. Sinclair tanked, alternating glances at the board and Paez. Sinclair cut out calling chips, checked how much more he had left, and then decided to shove. Paez snap-called having Sinclair covered.
Jack Sinclair: 
Raul Paez: 
Sinclair had two pair with kings and deuces. Paez had flopped a gutshot straight draw and needed a trey on the river to eliminate Sinclair.
The river was the 
, no danger for Sinclair's double-up. The dealer counted out Sinclair's stack and confirmed Paez had to pay 964,000 in total.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,607,000
607,000
|
607,000 |
|
||
|
900,000 | |
|
381,000
-219,000
|
-219,000 |
|
250,000
250,000
|
250,000 |