Matthias Auer Doubles Thru Maksim Ban

Photo: Matthias Auer

After preflop action that led to 18,000 in the middle for a flop of , Matthias Auer checks his big blind to Maksim Ban in early position who bets 11,000.

Auer responds with a check-raise to 29,000, leading to an all-in three-bet from Ban, slightly covering Auer’s remaining 66,000 chips.

Auer happily calls and is primed for a double-up.

Matthias Auer:
Maksim Ban:

Auer currently holds the nut straight but needs to fade diamonds or Broadway. 

The board completes as Auer holds to double up and leave Ban with crumbs. He would be eliminated shortly after.

Matthias Auer – 180,000 (72 bb)
Maksim Ban – eliminated