Van Keirsbilck Gets a Big Hold

Pat Steele was under the gun and raised to 8,000. Action folded around to Gary Herstein, who was in the small blind and called. Mark Van Keirsbilck was in the big blind and defended to take postflop action three ways.

The flop dropped and Herstein led out, firing 15,000. Van Keirsbilck announced he was all in, prompting a fold from Steele. Herstein called.

Mark Van Keirsbilck:
Gary Herstein:

Van Keirsbilck's top pair was up against two overcards and the nut flush draw, leaving him with 15 cards in the deck that would result in his elimination. Lucky for him, the turn and river were both safe, earning him the double at Herstein's expense.