Hutchison Survives on the River
Level 21
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Ian Simpson raised to 105,000 in the small blind before Dean Hutchison moved all in for 700,000 in the big blind. Simpson called to put Hutchison at risk.
Dean Hutchison: A♥Q♦ 
Ian Simpson: K♣J♣
Simpson hit top pair on the J♣10♠8♣ flop to take the lead, while Hutchison picked up a straight draw. The 3♦ turn was no help, but Hutchison spiked the 9♠ on the river to make his straight and earn the double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,990,000
700,000
|
700,000 |
|
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|
1,440,000
700,000
|
700,000 |