Thorpe Catches a Flush to Crack Aces
Level 27
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 0 ante
Mike Thorpe was all in from the hijack and up against Ben Vidal on the button.
Mike Thorpe: 8♣3♦A♠J♦
Ben Vidal: A♣A♦J♥9♠
"Just aces," Vidal said as he opened up his hand. The board ran out 9♦8♦K♥Q♦Q♥ as Thorpe stood up from his seat. "Oh, I have a flush," he said on the river as he sat back down courtesy of the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
850,000
-200,000
|
-200,000 |
|
350,000
50,000
|
50,000 |