Matranca Cracks Tang's Aces
Level 27
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Benson Tang raised to 130,000 from under the gun and Martin Matranca moved all in for 1,620,000 from middle position. It folded back to Tang who snap called turning over 
and Matranca showed 
.
"How do you just have aces" said Matranca just as the dealer fanned the 
flop.
Matranca picked up the nut flush draw and asked the dealer for his "one time."
Right on cue the 
hit the turn and Matranca improved to the nut flush to take the lead. The 
river card sealed the deal for Matranca to earn him the pot and the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,700,000
-400,000
|
-400,000 |
|
3,390,000
2,750,000
|
2,750,000 |