Christopher Mateo Doubles Thru Alf Martinsson in Setup Hand

Photo:  Christopher Mateo

Alf Martinsson raises to 2,400 from under the gun and Christopher Mateo defends the big blind. On the flop, Mateo check-calls for 6,000 and then leads the turn for 7,500. Martinsson raises to 22,000 only for Mateo to reraise to 38,000 with 39,800 behind.

Martinsson gives it half a minute to move all-in and Mateo snaps it off.

Christopher Mateo:
Alf Martinsson:

Mateo has the double secured already to make the river a formality. One more hand is played in the level but Mateo already goes on an early break to spread the good news to other Filipino poker players.

Christopher Mateo – 175,000 (164 bb)
Alf Martinsson – 75,000 (63 bb)