Seidel Doubles; Victory Now Almost Certain

We say that tongue-in-cheek, of course, but Seidel does appear to be well on his way toward the final table after a big double a moment ago.

We were looking the other way during the preflop action, but the pot and the positions allow us to infer that Michael Mizrachi opened with a raise, and Seidel three-bet him in position. Heads up, they saw the dealer spread out {6-Spades} {9-Diamonds} {J-Hearts} , and Mizrachi checked it over. Seidel stacked out 24,000 into the pot, and Grinder quickly announced an all-in check-raise.

Seidel let out a mumbled curse word and a wry smirk, and he double-checked his cards to make sure before making the call for his last 139,500. Seidel was at risk, but he was well ahead.

Showdown
Mizrachi: {K-Clubs} {J-Diamonds}
Seidel: {A-Clubs} {A-Spades}

Despite his concerns, Seidel's rockets were out in front, and the turn {3-Clubs} and river {2-Hearts} kept them safe. Seidel has had a bit of tough going since the dinner break, but he's rebounded fully to put himself back in the top five.