From Outhouse to Penthouse
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Rick Block didn't want to be stuck with his 6,000-chip stack at the end of the level, so he decided to start moving in blind. If he busted, he could re-enter. If he doubled, he could try to get back to his starting stack of 20,000.
Block says he's been "running like God" all week, and it didn't stop now.
First, Block shoved blind for 5,925 preflop with the 
and received a call from a player holding the 
. The board ran out 
, giving Block a pair of fives on the river and a double-up.
On the next hand, Aaron Olshan opened to 400 from middle position and Block shoved blind for around 12,000. Another player called from the button, as did Olshan.
Block: 
Olshan: 
Button: 
The 
gave Olshan top pair, but Block picked up a flush draw. The 
on the turn completed Block's flush, and he picked up another pot to increase his stack to around 38,000
Block won another all-in on the very next hand, too. We didn't see it go down, but he told us he busted a player with 
against 
. Block is up to around 50,000, multiplying his stack by nearly 10 times in a matter of minutes.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
50,000
30,000
|
30,000 |