Skacel Spikes a Straight to Crack Carmi's Aces
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Milan Skacel got his last 100,000 into the middle preflop with Eran Carmi being the player to try and send him to the cashier's desk.
Milan Skacel: A♦8♣6♣5♦ 
Eran Carmi: A♣A♥K♥10♦
Skacel would need to crack Carmi's aces if he was to stay in the tournament. The flop of A♠9♦8♠ gave Carmi top set, but did provide Skacel with a straight draw. The 7♠ turn was exactly what Skacel needed as he improved to a straight on the turn. There was no board pair on the river as the dealer put out the 4♦ and Skacel had earned a much-needed double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
270,000
-40,000
|
-40,000 |
|
220,000
120,000
|
120,000 |