Kite Hits the River to Survive
Level 26
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Walan Kite moved all in out of the hijack position and a player at the cutoff immediately called to put Kite at risk.
The players on the button and the two blinds folded, and the cards were tabled.
Walan Kite: K♥Q♥ 
Opponent: J♥J♣
“Classic race,” Kite said.
The dealer fanned 4♥3♠A♣ on the flop, keeping Kite’s opponent in the lead. A blank hit the turn, and Kite got up out of his seat to pack his belongings, appearing resigned to his exit.
Not so fast, though, as the K♦ on the river gave Kite a pair of kings and the winning hand.
“Brutal river card,” a player at the table said as Kite retook his seat.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,770,000
810,000
|
810,000 |