Jari Mahonen Survives to Double Off Remco Knoops

Remco Knoops raises to 20,000 on the button before Jari Mahonen moves all in for 69,000 in the small blind. “A few bucks,” Mahonen tells Knoops as he goads him to call. Knoops obliges and puts in the chips.

Jari Mahonen:
Remco Knoops:

Both players hit a pair on the flop, but Mahonen is ahead with his queens. The board runs out and last year’s 10th-place finisher doubles up.

“You’re welcome,” Knoops tells him.

Jari Mahonen- 140,000 (18 bb)
Remco Knoops- 360,000 (45 bb)