Johnston Gets a Miracle Triple Up
Level 12
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Mark Johnston was all in for 22,900 in middle position and up against Majid Nadeem, who was also all in for around 10,000 more. Charlie Reed also called in the big blind, having both opponents covered.
Mark Johnston: 8♠8♣
Majid Nadeem: K♦J♠
Charlie Reed: Q♦Q♠
Reed had both players at risk with his queens and improved to top set on the Q♣10♣2♠ flop. Nadeem had a straight flush, but the K♣ turn was no help and Johnston and Nadeem were both a card away from elimination.
The J♣ fell on the river and Johnston suddenly made a flush to earn a triple up, while Reed took the side pot to bust Nadeem.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
80,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
35,000
-45,000
|
-45,000 |
|
Busted |