Murphy Doubles to Half Average

Murphy Doubles to Half Average

Jessica Marks opened to 4,000 (blinds now 1,000/2,000) under the gun, called by big blind Thomas Murphy. He checked the flop of Qc Kc Qd to Marks, who threw in 2,000. Murphy then moved all in for 14,500 and was called almost as soon as his chips started moving forward.

Murphy: Ks Jh
Marks: Kd Td

With the 9s 5d turn and river, Murphy’s pip-higher kicker kept him in the lead and he now has a stack of 32,000. Marks drops to 36,000.