Brandstrom Drills a Draw to Survive
Level 15
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
After Simon Brandstrom raised to 8,000 in middle position, Peter Jaksland three-bet to 21,000 from the cutoff.
Brandstrom called, leaving himself less than 100,000 behind for the 
flop.
He checked to Jaksland, who bet 26,000. Brandstrom then gave his next move approximately two minutes of thought before moving all in. Jaksland snap-called to put the defending champion at risk.
Simon Brandstrom: 
Peter Jaksland: 
Brandstrom needed help as he only had a double gutshot straight draw to work with, as his king wouldn't help against Jaksland's aces.
The turn brought the 
giving no help to Brandstrom, but the 
on the river gave Brandstrom a king-high straight to survive and keep his reign as champion alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
240,000 | 50,000 |
|
229,000 | -76,000 |