Stepanian Spikes River to Stay Alive
Level 29
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Bryan Ducharme of Deepstacks Poker League limped from the small blind, and Richard Stepanian of Eastern Poker League checked.
The flop came 9♦7♠9♣ before Stepanian ripped it in and was called by Ducharme to be at risk for the tournament title.
Richard Stepanian: Q♣8♣
Bryan Ducharme: 7♦2♦
Ducharme had his opponent on the ropes, but the 4♣ turn gave Stepanian plenty of outs.
The 6♣ river completed Stepanian's flush to double him early in teh heads up match.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,750,000
1,300,000
|
1,300,000 |
|
||
|
3,050,000
1,675,000
|
1,675,000 |