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title: Mckenzie Bets Double-Paired Board (E#1)
description: Emmanuel Mckenzie navigates a tricky hand at the Trailblazer Tour II, gaining a significant chip lead as blinds increase and registration nears closure.
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# [Mckenzie Bets Double-Paired Board (E#1)](https://blog.texascardhouse.com/trailblazer-season-ii/mckenzie-staying-active-early-e1)

 Written by [Kyle M](https://blog.texascardhouse.com/trailblazer-season-ii/author/kyle) | Sep 25, 2025 11:41:17 PM

Emmanuel Mckenzie is known to hit all the big value tournament series. It's no shock that he made his way into town for the Trailblazer Tour II.

With blinds at 500/1,000/1,000, Mckenzie opened to 3,000 from the hijack. Austin Heddin and Mohammad Nabatian both defended their blinds.

The flop came queen-high with Q♠J♥8♥ and action checked through.

The board paired itself with the J♦ on the turn. Heddin checked and Nabatian led out for 8,000. Mckenzie called and Heddin folded.

The Q♣ on the river double-paired the board. Nabatian slowed down with a check. Mckenzie asked for 27,000 and Nabatian didn't like it at all. After a few minutes, Nabatian made the fold.

Mckenzie asked, "you flop a straight?"

"Yeah," Nabatian replied. "You had a jack?"

Mckenzie said, "I don't remember."

Mckenzie: +17,000  
Nabatian: -11,000  
Heddin: -6,000

Blinds went up to 600/1,200/1,200 in the next hand. Registration will be coming to a close soon but you still have a chance to jump in the action with our $300K GTD Multi-Flight Opener!

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