Stavrakis Finds New Life
Level 23
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante
Philip Tanner raised to 65,000 from middle position. In the hijack, Filippos Stavrakis jammed for 60,000, and Tomoki Matsuda called in the small blind.
Stavrakis was urging the dealer for help as he wanted to extend his massage.
The K♥7♣6♥ flop checked through.
The turn brought the Q♠. Matsuda led for 100,000 and Tanner called.
The 9♣ peeled off on the river and the action checked through again.
Filippos Stavrakis: 8♣5♥4♥3♣2♠ 
Philip Tanner: A♠A♣J♠6♦5♦
Tomoki Matsuda: A♥K♦Q♥9♦2♥
Matsuda won the side pot with two pair, but Stavrakis and his premium Badeucy hand found the full triple with a straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,950,000
-75,000
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-75,000 |
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610,000
-620,000
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-620,000 |
|
230,000
160,000
|
160,000 |
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