Mckellar Survives With Rockets
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Pierce Mckellar raised to 50,000 in the hijack, which saw the button call and everyone else fold.
The flop peeled off 10♠10♦3♠ and Mckellar checked over to the button who bet 80,000. Mckellar raised to 230,000 and his opponent moved all in for 650,000 effective and Mckellar went into the tank before calling to put himself at risk.
Pierce Mckellar: A♠A♥
Opponent: 7♠6♠
The board ran out 3♦8♦ and the aces held up against the flush draw for Mckellar to survive in the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,515,000
1,292,000
|
1,292,000 |