Morris Chops to Survive
Level 19
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Andrei Konopelko opened to 30,000 from middle position, and he was called by Elia Ahmadian on the button. Arthur Morris in the small blind three-bet to 65,000, and he was called by both Konopelko and Ahmadian.
The dealer fanned a flop of 3♥9♦8♣ and after Morris checked, Konopelko bet 30,000. Ahmadian called, as well as Morris with his last 5,000.
Konopelko and Ahmadian checked the Q♦ turn leading to the J♦ river where Konopelko checked. Ahmadian bet 75,000 and he was called.
Arthur Morris: 10♦10♣ 
Elia Ahmadian: A♥10♥
Andrei Konopelko: J♠3♠
Morris and Ahmadian both hit a runner-runner straight, so they split the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
580,000
185,000
|
185,000 |
|
525,000
95,000
|
95,000 |
|
140,000
-29,000
|
-29,000 |
|
||
|
120,000
-15,000
|
-15,000 |
|
90,000
-151,000
|
-151,000 |
|
||