Allen Runs Into A Straight on the Bubble
Niveau 17
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
John Allen was seen in a tough spot after Ardit Kurshumi in the small blind moved all-in with a bigger stack on a board of 2♣8♠Q♥J♥A♣.
According to Kurshumi, Allen opened to 18,000 from middle position and called when Kurshumi three-bet to 48,000.
Kurshumi continued for 36,000 then fired a second barrel of 65,000. Allen called both times.
Once on the river, Kurshumi shoved and Allen went into the tank for several minutes, standing up and sitting down a few times. He eventually made the call for his last 149,000.
John Allen: Q♦Q♣ 
Ardit Kurshumi: K♣10♣
Allen called with a set, but he ran into Kurshumi's straight and was eliminated on the bubble. The 1,306 remaining players are in the money and secured a minimum cash-prize of $3,001.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
900,000
843,500
|
843,500 |
|
Eliminé |