Volek Doubles Through Ascensao

I caught the action on the turn with the board reading :::5s :::5h :::9c :::7c. It wasn’t clear who had initiated the betting, but there was around 2,500 in front of Nuno Ascensao (button) and approximately 6,500 in front of Jan Volek (cutoff). After a little while Ascensao called the difference and they moved on to the river.

Volek checked the :::5c river to Acensao, who immediately bet 35,000 – easily enough to cover Volek, who had only around 10,000 left to his name. With his tournament life on the line, Volek gave it some serious thought – but then, finally, called all in.

Ascensao: :::Ac :::Jc for a flush
Volek: :::8h :::8d for a full house

Volek’s double up was to a well above average 35,000. Ascensao is now in decline on 26,000.