Neagoe Avoids a Chop to Double
Level 27
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Cheng Zhao min-raised from the button and Darius Neagoe called from the big blind.
After Neagoe checked the A?9?A? flop, Zhau shoved for Neagoe's remaining 300,000. Neagoe thought about it briefly before making the call.
Darius Neagoe: J?9? 
Cheng Zhao: 9?4?
If Neago could avoid a chop put he would win the pot. The 8? turn and 7? river meant Neagoe's jack-kicker would play and he doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,000,000
-140,000
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-140,000 |
|
900,000
675,000
|
675,000 |
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