Ionescu Doubles Against Hawkins
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Petre Ionescu raised to 675,000 from middle position, leaving only 50,000 behind. Maurice Hawkins defended his big blind as the two took a flop.
The flop of 4♠J♥K♣ led Ionescu to flick in his final 50,000. Hawkins called and sent them to a showdown.
Petre Ionescu: A♥4♣
Maurice Hawkins: 9♣7♠
Ionescu was in the lead with his pair as they saw the turn and river.
The 3♠ turn was a safe card, and the 6♣ river was in favor of Ionescu as he secured the double up.