Dypvik Gets There

When we picked up the action, the {9-Spades} {2-Spades} {10-Hearts} flop was already out on board in a heads-up pot between Borge Dypvik and Vadim Markushevski. The latter had put out a bet of 25,000 there, and Dypvik had check-raised all in for 156,500. That was just 15,000 less than Markushevski had total, so the decision was essentially for his tournament life. It was a long, long while before he finally made the call, and Dypvik sunk in his chair. "That's not good for me," he admitted, tabling his draw.

Showdown
Dypvik: {7-Clubs} {8-Clubs}
Markushevski: {A-Hearts} {10-Clubs}

The {7-Hearts} on the turn opened up another few outs for Dypvik, but he'd go ahead and make his straight regardless. The {6-Spades} was the river, and Markushevski could only shake his head. "Nice call, at least," Dypvik offered. It seemed of little consolation.