Michael Hopkins Hangs 'Em High With Two Pair
Nivel 9
: 300/600, 75 ante
With the flop reading 
, a player bet 2,500 from late position and Michael Hopkins three-bet for his last 9,075. His opponent decided to look Hopkins up and called with his 
for top pair and a strong kicker. Hopkins revealed the 
for top two-pair, however, and his opponent was in bad shape.
The turn came 
, providing the opponent with a glimmer of hope. He could now spike any king, queen or jack to claim the pot.
River: 
The brick on the river sealed the win for Hopkins and he doubled up to nearly 20,000.