Volpe Gets Lucky to Stay Alive
Level 6
: 300/500, 500 ante
After Seat 6 limped early, Mike Volpe (no relation) made it 1,200 to play. Seat 1 (cutoff) called, then Seat 4 in the big blind 3-bet to 4,700 total. Seat 6 stuck around, making the call, as did Volpe. Seat 1 opted out.
With the pot at 16,100, the flop fell 
and Seat 4 led out, Seat 6 folded, then Volpe moved in for his last 15,100, getting the call from his lone remaining opponent.
Seat 4 was ahead with 
for top two pair. Volpe's 
was in need of two running cards to improve. He stood up to leave, then the dealer completed the board with the 
and the 
, giving Volpe the backdoor diamond flush and the pot.
He resumed his seat and stacked his newly acquired chips, now playing 46,300.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
46,300
46,300
|
46,300 |